112512 — Shellfish Farming
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in farm raising shellfish (e.g., crayfish, shrimp, oysters, clams, mollusks) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in the catching or taking of shellfish from their natural habitat are classified in
- U.S. Industry 114112, Shellfish Fishing.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 0273 - Animal Aquaculture (via SIC1987:0273→NAICS1997:112512→2002:112512→2007:112512→2012:112512→2017:112512→2022:112512)
- SIC 0921 - Fish Hatcheries and Preserves (via SIC1987:0921→NAICS1997:112512→2002:112512→2007:112512→2012:112512→2017:112512→2022:112512)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 8905 — Meat, Poultry, and Fish
- PSC F020 — Fisheries Resources Management Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 112512 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 112512 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Shellfish Farming' under Sector 11 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 112512? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $3,750,000 for NAICS code 112512 (Shellfish Farming), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 112512? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 112512 (Shellfish Farming) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 0273 - Animal Aquaculture, 0921 - Fish Hatcheries and Preserves.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 112512:
- Sector 11 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 112512 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Shellfish Farming).
- IRS PBA Code for Aquaculture — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.