SIC 0273 — Animal Aquaculture
Description & Classification
SIC code 0273 representing 'Animal Aquaculture' 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:
- NAICS 112512 - Shellfish Farming (via SIC1987:0273→NAICS1997:112512→2002:112512→2007:112512→2012:112512→2017:112512→2022:112512)
- NAICS 112511 - Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries (via SIC1987:0273→NAICS1997:112511→2002:112511→2007:112511→2012:112511→2017:112511→2022:112511)
- NAICS 112519 - Other Aquaculture (via SIC1987:0273→NAICS1997:112519→2002:112519→2007:112519→2012:112519→2017:112519→2022:112519)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 0273 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Animal Aquaculture |
| Division | Division A: Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing |
| Major Group | Major Group 02: Agriculture Production - Livestock and Animal Specialties |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 0273:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 02 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 0273 represent?
SIC 0273 is 'Animal Aquaculture', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 02: Agriculture Production - Livestock and Animal Specialties (Division A: Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 112512 (Shellfish Farming), 112511 (Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 0273?
SIC code 0273 maps to modern NAICS codes: 112512 - Shellfish Farming, 112511 - Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries, 112519 - Other Aquaculture.