PSC 4010

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is a uniform taxonomy the U.S. government uses to tag what is bought in federal awards, enabling consistent entry in FPDS/SAM and standardized reporting through the PSC Manual maintained on Acquisition.gov. These codes help track, analyze, and compare spending by the nature of the good or service purchased. ¹

PSC 4010 classifies general-use chain and wire rope. Per the PSC Manual, it covers chain and wire rope (including certain single-leg assemblies) when used for general purposes; “chain” refers to linked metal elements for lifting, restraining, dragging, or power transmission uses, and “wire rope” is formed from twisted wire strands. It includes bead chain, weldless chain, wire rope/cord, and single-leg chain or wire assemblies, but excludes power transmission chain and slings. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 4020
• G2X — PSC 4030

What this PSC covers

• General-purpose metal chain for support, lifting, restraint, dragging, or power transmission functions when not otherwise specified. ²
• General-purpose wire rope and wire cord formed from twisted wire strands. ²
• Chain and wire rope supplied with attachments or terminations when the end use is general in nature. ²
• Bead chain and weldless chain used for general purposes. ²
• Single-leg chain assemblies and single-leg wire assemblies for general applications. ²
• Bulk and assembly forms of wire rope/cord intended for general (non-specialized) use. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	4020	Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine
PSC	4030	Fittings for Rope, Cable, and Chain
PSC	3940	Blocks, Tackle, Rigging, and Slings
PSC	1640	Aircraft Control Cable Products

Classification boundaries to watch

• Slings, rigging blocks, and similar rigging gear are not in 4010; slings and certain rigging items fall under 3940, while fittings such as hooks and shackles are in 4030. ²
• Power transmission chain is excluded from 4010 and classified in 3020. ²
• Aircraft-specific control cable products (wire rope with aviation control pulleys/attachments) are classed in 1640 rather than 4010. ²

FPDS reporting considerations

• PSC selection in FPDS is based on the predominant item purchased on the action; choose the PSC that best represents the main deliverable. Not specified by official sources ¹
• Environmental attributes (e.g., recovered content, energy efficient, biobased) are recorded separately in FPDS and do not change the PSC selection. Not specified by official sources ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly does PSC 4010 include?

  • It includes general-use chain and wire rope, including bead and weldless chain, wire rope/cord, and single-leg chain or wire assemblies when furnished for general applications. Specialized aircraft control cable products and slings are excluded. ²

• How should chain or wire rope with hooks or terminations be coded?

  • If the assembly is for general use, it remains in 4010. If the focus is the fitting (e.g., hook, shackle), the fitting itself is classified under 4030; complete slings are in 3940. ²

• Does PSC 4010 cover fiber rope?

  • No. Fiber rope, cordage, and twine are classified in 4020. PSC 4010 is for chain and metal wire rope/cord for general use. ²

• Is there an official NAICS crosswalk for PSC 4010?

  • Not specified by official sources ¹

• How are environmental or sustainability attributes captured for PSC 4010 buys?

  • Agencies report environmental attributes in FPDS separately from the PSC designation; this selection is independent of the PSC chosen for the action. Not specified by official sources ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 4010 overview
• Product and Service Code Manual (portal landing and files). ¹
• PSC Manual (April 2025 edition, current official definitions). ²
• PSC Manual archives (prior versions for historical reference). ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual landing page: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF): https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual Archives: https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual/archives