541714 — Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology) research and experimental development. Biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology) research and experimental development involves the study of the use of microorganisms and cellular and biomolecular processes to develop or alter living or non-living materials. This research and development in biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology) may result in development of new biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology) processes or in prototypes of new or genetically-altered products that may be reproduced, utilized, or implemented by various industries (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Cloning research and experimental development laboratories
- DNA technologies (e.g., microarrays) research and experimental development laboratories
- Nucleic acid chemistry research and experimental development laboratories
- Protein engineering research and experimental development laboratories
- Recombinant DNA research and experimental development laboratories
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Conducting research and experimental development in nanotechnology (e.g., nanobiotechnology)--are
- classified in U.S. Industry 541713, Research and Development in Nanotechnology;
- Conducting research and experimental development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except
- nanotechnology and biotechnology)--are classified in U.S. Industry 541715, Research and Development in
- the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology);
- Providing physical, chemical, or other analytical testing services (except medical or veterinary), such as
- acoustics or vibration testing, calibration testing, electrical and electronic testing, geotechnical testing,
- mechanical testing, nondestructive testing, or thermal testing--are classified in Industry 541380, Testing
- Laboratories and Services;
- Providing veterinary testing services--are classified in Industry 541940, Veterinary Services;
- Providing medical laboratory testing for humans--are classified in U.S. Industry 621511, Medical
- Laboratories;
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 3721 - Aircraft (via SIC1987:3721→NAICS1997:54171→2002:541710→2007:541711→2012:541711→2017:541714→2022:541714)
- SIC 3724 - Aircraft Engines and Engine Parts (via SIC1987:3724→NAICS1997:54171→2002:541710→2007:541711→2012:541711→2017:541714→2022:541714)
- SIC 3728 - Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment, NEC (via SIC1987:3728→NAICS1997:54171→2002:541710→2007:541711→2012:541711→2017:541714→2022:541714)
- SIC 3761 - Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles (via SIC1987:3761→NAICS1997:54171→2002:541710→2007:541711→2012:541711→2017:541714→2022:541714)
- SIC 3764 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Units and Propulsion Unit Parts (via SIC1987:3764→NAICS1997:54171→2002:541710→2007:541711→2012:541711→2017:541714→2022:541714)
- SIC 3769 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment, NEC (via SIC1987:3769→NAICS1997:54171→2002:541710→2007:541711→2012:541711→2017:541714→2022:541714)
- SIC 8731 - Commercial Physical and Biological Research (via SIC1987:8731→NAICS1997:54171→2002:541710→2007:541711→2012:541711→2017:541714→2022:541714)
- SIC 8733 - Noncommercial Research Organizations (via SIC1987:8733→NAICS1997:54171→2002:541710→2007:541711→2012:541711→2017:541714→2022:541714)
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 AJ12 — GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 541714 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 541714 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)' under Sector 54 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 541714? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,000 employees for NAICS code 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 541714? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 3721 - Aircraft, 3724 - Aircraft Engines and Engine Parts, 3728 - Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment, NEC, 3761 - Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles, 3764 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Units and Propulsion Unit Parts, 3769 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment, NEC, 8731 - Commercial Physical and Biological Research, 8733 - Noncommercial Research Organizations.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541714:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 541714 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)).
- 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.