What's the NAICS and SIC code for a candle maker?
For a candle maker, use NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing) in the US and SIC 32990 (Other manufacturing n.e.c.) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, where Census indexes candles manufacturing.
SBA small business limit: 550 employees.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
32990 Other manufacturing n.e.c.
Other manufacturing n.e.c., where ONS indexes "Candle (manufacture)".
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 459999 | All Other Miscellaneous Retailers | you mainly sell candles made by others |
| SIC 47910 | Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet | you mainly resell online |
Good to know
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Related business types
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.