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SIC 2077 — Animal and Marine Fats and Oils

SIC 2077 (Animal and Marine Fats and Oils) covers Animal and Marine Fats and Oils: Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing animal oils, including fish oil and other marine animal oils, and fish and animal meal; and those rendering inedible stearin, grease, and tallow from animal fat, bones, and meat scraps. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing lard and edible tallow and stearin are classified in Industry Group 201; those refining marine animal oils for medicinal purposes are classified in Industry 2833; and those manufacturing fatty acids are classified in Industry 2899.

Official OSHA SIC Manual Definition

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing animal oils, including fish oil and other marine animal oils, and fish and animal meal; and those rendering inedible stearin, grease, and tallow from animal fat, bones, and meat scraps. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing lard and edible tallow and stearin are classified in Industry Group 201; those refining marine animal oils for medicinal purposes are classified in Industry 2833; and those manufacturing fatty acids are classified in Industry 2899.

Official Source Citation: OSHA SIC Manual — Industry 2077 (Animal and Marine Fats and Oils) (U.S. Department of Labor). Verified: 2026-08-08.

Description & Classification

SIC code 2077 representing 'Animal and Marine Fats and Oils' 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 Code2077
Industry TitleAnimal and Marine Fats and Oils
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 2077 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 2077 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 2077:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What industry sector is represented by legacy SIC code 2077? ▾

Legacy SIC code 2077 represents 'Animal and Marine Fats and Oils', 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 2077? ▾

Legacy SIC code 2077 maps to the modern 2022 NAICS industry classifications: NAICS 311710 (Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging), NAICS 311613 (Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing). Mappings are resolved transitively across successive updates to handle splits.

Why do credit agencies and banks still reference legacy SIC code 2077? ▾

Registries like Dun & Bradstreet, insurance underwriters, and private platforms retain SIC code 2077 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 2077? ▾

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 2077 to group reporting peer firms.

How do OSHA safety recordkeeping rules apply to SIC code 2077? ▾

Under 29 CFR Part 1904 safety regulations, OSHA references legacy SIC codes including 2077 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 2077 and NAICS codes? ▾

SIC code 2077 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 2077? ▾

Typical business activities classified under legacy SIC 2077 are the operations associated with 'Animal and Marine Fats and Oils'. Mapped modern NAICS codes can be referenced for specific current examples.

Is legacy SIC code 2077 uniform across all 50 U.S. states? ▾

Yes, the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system, including code 2077, 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 2077
  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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