SIC 8732 — Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research
Description & Classification
SIC code 8732 representing 'Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research' 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 541910 - Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (via SIC1987:8732→NAICS1997:54191→2002:541910→2007:541910→2012:541910→2017:541910→2022:541910)
- NAICS 541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (via SIC1987:8732→NAICS1997:54172→2002:541720→2007:541720→2012:541720→2017:541720→2022:541720)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 8732 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research |
| Division | Division I: Services |
| Major Group | Major Group 87: Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, and Related Services |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 8732:
- 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 87 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 87
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 8732 represent?
SIC 8732 is 'Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 87: Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, and Related Services (Division I: Services); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 541910 (Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling), 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 8732?
SIC code 8732 maps to modern NAICS codes: 541910 - Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling, 541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities.