812921 — Photofinishing Laboratories (except One-Hour)
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments (except those known as "one-hour" photofinishing labs) primarily engaged in developing film and/or making photographic slides, prints, and enlargements (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in processing motion picture film for the motion picture and television
- industries are classified in U.S. Industry 512199, Other Motion Picture and Video Industries; and
- Establishments known as "one-hour" photofinishing labs are classified in U.S. Industry 812922, One-Hour
- Photofinishing.
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 7384 - Photofinishing Laboratories (via SIC1987:7384→NAICS1997:812921→2002:812921→2007:812921→2012:812921→2017:812921→2022:812921)
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 6740 — Photographic Developing and Finishing Equipment
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 812921 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 812921 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Photofinishing Laboratories (except One-Hour)' under Sector 81 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 812921? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $29,500,000 for NAICS code 812921 (Photofinishing Laboratories (except One-Hour)), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 812921? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 812921 (Photofinishing Laboratories (except One-Hour)) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7384 - Photofinishing Laboratories.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 812921:
- Sector 81 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 812921 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Photofinishing Laboratories (except One-Hour)).
- 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.