NAICS 5417

What is the NAICS code 5417?

The NAICS code 5417 is applied to those industries related to Scientific Research and Development Services.

This industry group comprises establishments engaged in conducting original investigation undertaken on a systematic basis to gain new knowledge (research) and/or the application of research findings or other scientific knowledge for the creation of new or significantly improved products or processes (experimental development). Techniques may include modeling and simulation. The industries within this industry group are defined on the basis of the domain of research; that is, on the scientific expertise of the establishment.

Therefore, all companies engaged in any industrial activity related to this type of business are grouped under category 5417 in the North American Industry Classification System.

This industrial activity of NAICS code is structured as follows:

• 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• 541 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• 5417 - Scientific Research and Development Services

Characteristics of the North American Industry Classification System code 5417

NAFTA

This NAICS code is used in the trilateral agreement of the three members of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Related codes

There are no cross-reference for the NAICS industry 5417.

Related activities

There is no Alternate NAICS Descriptions for the Scientific Research and Development Services industry (NAICS Code 5417).