112512 — Shellfish Farming
NAICS 112512 is 'Shellfish Farming', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 11 (Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting); the SBA small-business size standard is $3,750,000.
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in farm raising shellfish (e.g., crayfish, shrimp, oysters, clams, mollusks).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in the catching or taking of shellfish from their natural habitat are classified in
- U.S. Industry 114112, Shellfish Fishing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 112512 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Shellfish Farming |
| SBA Size Standard | $3,750,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 112510 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 11 → 112 → 1125 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
NAICS Structure: 112512
National Industry
Sector (2)
11
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Subsector (3)
112
Animal Production and Aquaculture
Industry Group (4)
1125
Aquaculture
Industry (5)
11251
Aquaculture
National Industry (6)
112512
Shellfish Farming
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 0273 - Animal Aquaculture (via SIC1987:0273→NAICS1997:112512→2002:112512→2007:112512→2012:112512→2017:112512→2022:112512)
- SIC 0921 - Fish Hatcheries and Preserves (via SIC1987:0921→NAICS1997:112512→2002:112512→2007:112512→2012:112512→2017:112512→2022:112512)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 112512:
- Sector 11 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 112512 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 112512 is 'Shellfish Farming', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 11 (Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting); the SBA small-business size standard is $3,750,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 112512?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 112512 is $3,750,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 112512?
NAICS code 112512 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 0273 - Animal Aquaculture, 0921 - Fish Hatcheries and Preserves.