PSC 8975

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a standardized taxonomy the U.S. government uses in FPDS and SAM to classify what the government buys, enabling consistent reporting, analytics, and category management across agencies. The PSC structure and definitions are maintained in the official PSC Manual published on Acquisition.gov. ¹

PSC 8975 is defined in the PSC Manual as “Tobacco Products,” explicitly including snuff, cigarettes, and cigars within Federal Supply Group 89 (Subsistence). Buyers select PSC 8975 when the predominant deliverable on a contract action is finished tobacco intended for consumption. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 9920 Smokers’ Articles and Matches
• G2X — PSC 8970 Composite Food Packages

What this PSC covers

• Finished tobacco products acquired as subsistence supplies under Federal Supply Group 89. ²
• Cigarettes. ²
• Cigars. ²
• Snuff (moist or dry). ²
• Tobacco products for which the predominant deliverable is consumption-ready tobacco. ²
• Any other finished tobacco products not separately classified — Not specified by official sources. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	8970	Composite Food Packages
PSC	8965	Beverages, Alcoholic
PSC	9920	Smokers’ Articles and Matches

Trade agreements note

Under DFARS 225.401-70, “Tobacco products (only 8975)” are designated as covered end products when procurements meet applicable trade agreement thresholds, unless an exception applies. This affects country-of-origin and clause applicability for DoD acquisitions at or above the thresholds. ³

Distinguishing 8975 from smokers’ accessories

PSC 8975 is for tobacco that is consumed (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, snuff). Accessories such as lighters, ash trays, matches, humidors, pipe reamers, and packaged cigarette paper are classified under PSC 9920, not under 8975. ²

DoD coordinated acquisition context

The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement PGI lists coordinated acquisition assignments indicating that tobacco products are managed by DLA Troop Support for DoD, reflecting DLA’s lead-role logistics support for subsistence items. ⁴

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly is included under PSC 8975?

  The PSC Manual states that PSC 8975 covers Tobacco Products and includes snuff, cigarettes, and cigars. It is placed within Federal Supply Group 89 (Subsistence) and should be used when finished tobacco is the predominant deliverable on the contract action. ²

• Are e‑cigarettes or vaping devices coded under 8975?

  The PSC Manual does not specify e‑cigarettes or vaping devices under PSC 8975. Accessories like lighters, matches, and humidors are placed in PSC 9920. Items not explicitly listed for 8975 are Not specified by official sources. ²

• Are 8975 buys subject to trade agreements?

  Yes. DFARS 225.401-70 lists “Tobacco products (only 8975)” among covered end products when the acquisition meets applicable thresholds and no exception applies, prompting designated-country and clause considerations for DoD buys. ³

• Does the PSC Manual specify packaging, unit of issue, or quality standards for PSC 8975?

  The PSC Manual defines scope and examples (snuff, cigarettes, cigars) but does not prescribe packaging, unit of issue, or quality standards for PSC 8975. Not specified by official sources. ²

• Who leads DoD supply management for tobacco products?

  DFARS PGI coordinated acquisition assignments indicate DLA Troop Support as the responsible organization for tobacco products within DoD supply chains, aligning with DLA’s subsistence mission. ⁴

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 8975 Tobacco Products: https://app.g2xchange.com/psc/8975
• PSC Manual (April 2025), Section D — Product Codes (Group 89; entry for 8975). ²
• Product and Service Code Manual landing page (downloads and SOP). ¹
• DFARS 225.401-70 — End products subject to trade agreements. ³
• DFARS PGI 208.7006 — Coordinated acquisition assignments. ⁴

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual index: 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 — DFARS 225.401-70 End products subject to trade agreements: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/225.401-70-end-products-subject-trade-agreements
4. Acquisition.gov — DFARS PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/pgi/208.7006