334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing instruments and instrumentation systems for laboratory analysis of the chemical or physical composition or concentration of samples of solid, fluid, gaseous, or composite material (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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 3826 - Laboratory Analytical Instruments (via SIC1987:3826→NAICS1997:334516→2002:334516→2007:334516→2012:334516→2017:334516→2022:334516)
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 6630 — Chemical Analysis Instruments
- PSC 6635 — Physical Properties Testing and Inspection
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 334516 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 334516 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 334516? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,000 employees for NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 334516? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 3826 - Laboratory Analytical Instruments.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 334516:
- Sector 31-33 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Manufacturing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 334516 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).
- 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.