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SIC 2076 — Vegetable Oil Mills, Except Corn, Cottonseed, and Soybean

SIC 2076 (Vegetable Oil Mills, Except Corn, Cottonseed, and Soybean) covers Vegetable Oil Mills, Except Corn, Cottonseed, and Soybean: Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing vegetable oils, cake and meal, except corn, cottonseed, and soybean, or in processing similar purchased oils other than into edible cooking oils. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing corn oil and its by-products are classified in Industry 2046, those which are refining vegetable oils into edible cooking oils are classified in Industry 2079, and those refining these oils for medicinal purposes are classified in Industry 2833.

Official OSHA SIC Manual Definition

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing vegetable oils, cake and meal, except corn, cottonseed, and soybean, or in processing similar purchased oils other than into edible cooking oils. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing corn oil and its by-products are classified in Industry 2046, those which are refining vegetable oils into edible cooking oils are classified in Industry 2079, and those refining these oils for medicinal purposes are classified in Industry 2833.

Official Source Citation: OSHA SIC Manual — Industry 2076 (Vegetable Oil Mills, Except Corn, Cottonseed, and Soybean) (U.S. Department of Labor). Verified: 2026-08-08.

Description & Classification

SIC code 2076 representing 'Vegetable Oil Mills, Except Corn, Cottonseed, and Soybean' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.

Modern NAICS Crosswalk

Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:

Classification Details

SIC Code2076
Industry TitleVegetable Oil Mills, Except Corn, Cottonseed, and Soybean
DivisionDivision D: Manufacturing
Major GroupMajor Group 20: Food and Kindred Products
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Source / VerifiedUS Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-08-08

SIC vs NAICS Compliance & Common Mismatches

Legacy SIC code 2076 classifies commercial operations based on primary end-product or service output under the 1987 federal framework. In contrast, modern 2022 NAICS codes group establishments based on production process inputs.

When submitting public disclosures to SEC EDGAR or determining OSHA workplace safety log recordkeeping exemptions (29 CFR Part 1904), rely strictly on the official OSHA 4-digit SIC classification rather than an automated commercial translation.

💡 Expert Guidance: SIC to NAICS Conversion

Common Compliance Mistake: Many contractors and B2B analysts confuse legacy 4-digit SIC codes like 2076 with modern 6-digit NAICS codes. Ensure that you use the correct active 2022 NAICS code (e.g. from the crosswalk below) when submitting representations on SAM.gov, as federal contracting officers only accept modern NAICS codes.

Related Pages & Tools

Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 2076:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What industry sector is represented by legacy SIC code 2076? ▾

Legacy SIC code 2076 represents 'Vegetable Oil Mills, Except Corn, Cottonseed, and Soybean', categorized under Division Division D: Manufacturing and Major Group Major Group 20: Food and Kindred Products. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system was developed in the late 1930s.

What is the modern 2022 NAICS equivalent for legacy SIC 2076? ▾

Legacy SIC code 2076 maps to the modern 2022 NAICS industry classifications: NAICS 311225 (Fats and Oils Refining and Blending), NAICS 311224 (Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing). Mappings are resolved transitively across successive updates to handle splits.

Why do credit agencies and banks still reference legacy SIC code 2076? ▾

Registries like Dun & Bradstreet, insurance underwriters, and private platforms retain SIC code 2076 because their historical financial risk data and scoring models are indexed using the legacy 4-digit SIC framework.

Does the SEC EDGAR system allow searching public filings by SIC 2076? ▾

Yes. The SEC Division of Corporation Finance assigns a primary 4-digit SIC code to public companies. You can search the EDGAR database using SIC code 2076 to group reporting peer firms.

How do OSHA safety recordkeeping rules apply to SIC code 2076? ▾

Under 29 CFR Part 1904 safety regulations, OSHA references legacy SIC codes including 2076 to determine if a physical establishment is required to maintain daily injury logs (Form 300) or is partially exempt.

What is the structural difference between SIC 2076 and NAICS codes? ▾

SIC code 2076 classifies establishments based on their final product output or market destination (what they sell), while modern NAICS codes classify them based on production processes and inputs (how they work).

What are the typical business activities classified under legacy SIC 2076? ▾

Typical business activities classified under legacy SIC 2076 are the operations associated with 'Vegetable Oil Mills, Except Corn, Cottonseed, and Soybean'. Mapped modern NAICS codes can be referenced for specific current examples.

Is legacy SIC code 2076 uniform across all 50 U.S. states? ▾

Yes, the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system, including code 2076, was published as a federal standard and remains uniform nationwide. It is still referenced by various state workers' compensation boards and departments of labor.

Sources & References

  1. U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA): OSHA Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual — Code 2076
  2. U.S. Census Bureau: 1987 SIC to 2022 NAICS Concordance Tables
  3. Federal Reserve Board: Industrial Production & Capacity Utilization Classifications
  4. Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Schedule C Principal Business Activity (PBA) Industry Concordance
  5. Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Standard Industrial Classification Systems Governance

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