Classification codes for a international freight forwarder
Import/export logistics. Below are the closest matches in NAICS, ISIC, SIC, NACE, SOC, and other major classification systems. Click any code for its full definition, subcategories, and crosswalks across every system.
- 928Top matchNational Security and International Affairs
The National Security and International Affairs subsector groups government establishments primarily engaged in national security and international affairs.
- 522299International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation
This U.S. industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in providing working capital funds to U.S. exporters, lending funds to foreign buyers of U.S. goods, and/or lending funds to domestic buyers of imported goods; (2) establishments primarily engaged in buying, pooling, and repackaging loans for sale to others on the secondary market; and (3) establishments primarily providing other nondepository credit (except credit card issuing, sales financing, consumer lending, and real estate credit). Examples of types of lending in this industry are short-term inventory credit, agricultural lending (except real estate and sales financing), and consumer cash lending secured by personal property. Illustrative Examples: Commodity Credit Corporation Factoring accounts receivable Industrial banks (i.e., known as), nondepository International trade financing Morris Plans (i.e., known as), nondepository Pawnshops Secondary market financing Cross-References.
- 928120International Affairs
This industry comprises establishments of U.S. and foreign governments primarily engaged in international affairs and programs relating to other nations and peoples. Cross-References.
- 2811Top matchManufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
This class includes: - manufacture of internal combustion piston engines, except motor vehicle, aircraft and cycle propulsion engines: • marine engines • railway engines - manufacture of pistons, piston rings, carburettors and such for all internal combustion engines, diesel engines etc. - manufacture of inlet and exhaust valves of internal combustion engines - manufacture of turbines and parts thereof: • steam turbines and other vapour turbines • hydraulic turbines, waterwheels and regulators thereof • wind turbines • gas turbines, except turbojets or turbo propellers for aircraft propulsion - manufacture of boiler-turbine sets - manufacture of turbine-generator sets - manufacture of engines for industrial application This class excludes: - manufacture of electric generators (except turbine generator sets), see 27.11 - manufacture of prime mover generator sets (except turbine generator sets), see 27.11 - manufacture of electrical equipment and components of internal combustion engines, see 29.31 - manufacture of motor vehicle, aircraft or cycle propulsion engines, see 29.10, 30.30, 30.91 - manufacture of turbojets and turbo propellers, see 30.30
- 8421Foreign affairs
This class includes: - administration and operation of the ministry of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular missions stationed abroad or at offices of international organisations - administration, operation and support for information and cultural services intended for distribution beyond national boundaries - aid to foreign countries, whether or not routed through international organisations - provision of military aid to foreign countries - management of foreign trade, international financial and foreign technical affairs This class excludes: - international disaster or conflict refugee services, see 88.99
- 99Activities of extraterritorial organizations and bodies
This class includes: - activities of international organisations such as the United Nations and the specialised agencies of the United Nations system, regional bodies etc., the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the World Customs Organisation, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, the European Communities, the European Free Trade Association etc.
- 3694Top matchElectrical Equipment for Internal Combustion Engines
Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing electrical equipment for internal combustion engines. Important products of this industry include armatures, starting motors, alternators, and generators for automobiles and aircraft; and ignition apparatus for internal combustion engines, including spark plugs, magnetos, coils, and distributors. Alternators, motor vehicle Armatures, motor vehicle Battery cable wiring sets for internal combustion engines Battery charging generators for internal combustion engines Breaker point sets, internal combustion engine Coils, ignition: internal combustion engines Distributors, motor vehicle engine Generators, aircraft and motor vehicle Harness wiring sets for internal combustion engines Ignition cable sets or wire assemblies for internal combustion engines Ignition systems, high frequency Motors, starting: motor vehicle and aircraft Regulators, voltage: motor vehicle Spark plugs for internal combustion engines Voltage regulators, motor vehicle
- 3519Internal Combustion Engines, Not Elsewhere Classified
Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing diesel, semi-diesel, or other internal combustion engines, not elsewhere classified, for stationary, marine, traction, and other uses. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing aircraft engines are classified in Industry 3724, and those manufacturing automotive engines, except diesel, are classified in Industry 3714. Diesel and semi-diesel engines for stationary, marine, traction, etc Diesel engine parts Engines and engine parts internal combustion military tank Engines, internal combustion except aircraft and non-diesel Engines diesel and semi-diesel and dual fuel-except aircraft Gas and diesel engine rebuilding, on a factory basis Governors, diesel engine Internal combustion engines, except aircraft and non-diesel automotive Marine engines: diesel, semi-diesel, and other internal combustion Outboard motors, except electric Semi-diesel Engines for stationary, marine, traction, or other uses Tank engines and engine parts, internal combustion: military
- 9721International Affairs
Establishments of U.S. and foreign governments primarily engaged in international affairs and programs relating to other nations and peoples. Trade commissions and councils operated by private establishments are classified in Services, Division I and government operated trade commissions and councils are classified in Major Group 96. Consulates Diplomatic services-government Embassies Foreign missions Immigration services-government United Nations
- 52.29Top matchOther transportation support activities
This class includes: - forwarding of freight - arranging or organising of transport operations by rail, road, sea or air - organisation of group and individual consignments (including pickup and delivery of goods and grouping of consignments) - issue and procurement of transport documents and waybills - activities of customs agents - activities of sea-freight forwarders and air-cargo agents - brokerage for ship and aircraft space - goods-handling operations, e.g. temporary crating for the sole purpose of protecting the goods during transit, uncrating, sampling, weighing of goods This class excludes: - courier activities, see 53.20 - provision of motor, marine, aviation and transport insurance, see 65.12 - activities of travel agencies, see 79.11 - activities of tour operators, see 79.12 - tourist assistance activities, see 79.90
- 51.2Freight air transport
Freight air transport comprises the carriage of goods by aircraft, including scheduled and non-scheduled cargo services, chartered freight flights, and the handling and forwarding of air cargo, but excludes the transport of mail and passengers. It covers activities related to the organization, operation and support of air cargo movements.
- 49.20Freight rail transport
This class includes: - freight transport on mainline rail networks as well as short line freight railroads This class excludes: - warehousing and storage, see 52.10 - freight terminal activities, see 52.21 - operation of railroad infrastructure; related activities such as switching and shunting, see 52.21 - cargo handling, see 52.24
- 481Top matchWater Freight Transport
**Exclusions/References:** - Units mainly engaged in - (a) repairing, refitting or converting ships are included in Class 2391 Shipbuilding and Repair Services; - (b) operating water freight terminals are included in Class 5212 Port and Water Transport Terminal Operations; - (c) providing ship or shipping agency services are included in Class 5219 Other Water Transport Support Services; - (d) providing sea freight forwarding services are included in Class 5292 Freight Forwarding Services; - (e) leasing, hiring or chartering ships without crew are included in Class 6619 Other Motor Vehicle and Transport Equipment Rental and Hiring; and - (f) operating tugboats or towing vessels are included in Class 5219 Other Water Transport Support Services. **Primary Activities:** - Coastal sea freight transport service between domestic ports - Freight ferry service - Harbour freight transport service - International sea freight transport service between domestic and international ports - River freight transport service - Ship freight management service (i.e. operation of ships on behalf of owners) - Water (river, sea and lake) freight transport service
- 4810Water Freight Transport
**Exclusions/References:** - Units mainly engaged in - (a) repairing, refitting or converting ships are included in Class 2391 Shipbuilding and Repair Services; - (b) operating water freight terminals are included in Class 5212 Port and Water Transport Terminal Operations; - (c) providing ship or shipping agency services are included in Class 5219 Other Water Transport Support Services; - (d) providing sea freight forwarding services are included in Class 5292 Freight Forwarding Services; - (e) leasing, hiring or chartering ships without crew are included in Class 6619 Other Motor Vehicle and Transport Equipment Rental and Hiring; and - (f) operating tugboats or towing vessels are included in Class 5219 Other Water Transport Support Services. **Primary Activities:** - Coastal sea freight transport service between domestic ports - Freight ferry service - Harbour freight transport service - International sea freight transport service between domestic and international ports - River freight transport service - Ship freight management service (i.e. operation of ships on behalf of owners) - Water (river, sea and lake) freight transport service
- 49Air and Space Transport
**Exclusions/References:** - Units mainly engaged in - (a) providing aerial surveying services are included in Class 6922 Surveying and Mapping Services; - (b) repairing aircraft are included in Class 2394 Aircraft Manufacturing and Repair Services; - (c) operating ticket sales or booking offices of non-resident airlines are included in Class 7220 Travel Agency and Tour Arrangement Services; - (d) domestic and international air freight forwarding are included in Class 5292 Freight Forwarding Services; and - (e) transport of passengers by aircraft solely for sightseeing purposes are included in Class 5010 Scenic and Sightseeing Transport. **Primary Activities:** - Air freight transport service - Air passenger transport service - Aircraft charter, lease or rental, with crew, for freight and/or passengers
- 27101Top matchManufacture of power generators (except battery charging alternators for internal combustion engines), motor generator sets (except turbine generator set units)
- 27103Manufacture of electric motors (except internal combustion engine starting motors)
- 2811Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
This class includes: - manufacture of internal combustion piston engines, except motor vehicle, aircraft and cycle propulsion engines: • marine engines • railway engines - manufacture of pistons, piston rings, carburettors and such for all internal combustion engines, diesel engines etc. - manufacture of inlet and exhaust valves of internal combustion engines - manufacture of turbines and parts thereof: • steam turbines and other vapour turbines • hydraulic turbines, waterwheels and regulators thereof • wind turbines • gas turbines, except turbojets or turbo propellers for aircraft propulsion - manufacture of boiler-turbine sets - manufacture of turbine-generator sets - manufacture of engines for industrial application This class excludes: - manufacture of electric generators (except turbine generator sets), see 27.11 - manufacture of prime mover generator sets (except turbine generator sets), see 27.11 - manufacture of electrical equipment and components of internal combustion engines, see 29.31 - manufacture of motor vehicle, aircraft or cycle propulsion engines, see 29.10, 30.30, 30.91 - manufacture of turbojets and turbo propellers, see 30.30
- 29-1216Top matchGeneral Internal Medicine Physicians
Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.
- 25-1065Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
- 19-2042Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
- 2212Top matchSpecialist Medical Practitioners
Specialist medical practitioners (medical doctors) diagnose, treat and prevent illness, disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments in humans, using specialized testing, diagnostic, medical, surgical, physical and psychiatric techniques through application of the principles and procedures of modern medicine. They specialize in certain disease categories, types of patient or methods of treatment and may conduct medical education and research in their chosen areas of specialization. Tasks include - (a) conducting physical examinations of patients and interviewing them and their families to determine their health status; (b) considering medical information provided by a referring doctor or other health care provider, (c) ordering specialized diagnostic tests to determine the nature of disorders or illnesses; (d) prescribing, administering and monitoring patients’ responses to treatments, medications, anaesthetics, psychotherapies, physical rehabilitation programmes and other preventive and curative measures; (e) performing surgery of a general or specialized nature; (f) managing complications before, during and after childbirth; (g) recording patients’ medical information and exchanging information with other health professionals to ensure the provision of comprehensive care; (h) reporting births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities to meet legal and professional requirements; (i) providing information to patients and families and communities about preventive measures, treatment and care for specific ailments; (j) performing autopsies to determine cause of death; (k) conducting research into specific human disorders and illnesses and preventive or curative methods and disseminating the findings such as through scientific reports; (l) planning and participating in programmes designed to prevent the occurrence and spread of specific diseases. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Anaesthetist - Cardiologist - Emergency medicine specialist - Gynaecologist - Obstetrician - Ophthalmologist - Paediatrician - Pathologist - Preventive medicine specialist - Psychiatrist - Radiation oncologist - Radiologist - Resident medical officer in specialist training - Specialist medical practitioner (public health) - Specialist physician (internal medicine) - Specialist physician (nuclear medicine) - Surgeon Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Biomedical researcher - 2131 - General practitioner - 2211 - Resident medical officer specializing in general practice - 2211 - Dental practitioner - 2261 - Dental surgeon - 2261 - Oral and maxillofacial surgeon - 2261 - Clinical psychologist - 2634 Notes Occupations included in this unit group require completion of a university-level degree in basic medical education plus postgraduate clinical training in a medical specialization (except general practice) or equivalent. Resident medical officers and interns training as specialist practitioners (except general practice) are included here. Although in some countries 'stomatology' may be considered as a medical specialization, stomatologists should be included in Unit group -2261, Dentists. Medical research professionals who participate in biomedical research using living organisms and do not undertake clinical practice are classified in Unit Group 2131: Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related Professionals.
- 2424Training and Staff Development Professionals
Training and staff development professionals plan, develop, implement and evaluate training and development programmes to ensure management and staff acquire the skills and develop the competencies required by organizations to meet organizational objectives. Tasks include - (a) identifying training needs and requirements of individuals and organizations; (b) setting human resource development objectives and evaluating learning outcomes; (c) preparing and developing instructional training material and aids such as handbooks, visual aids, online tutorials, demonstration models and supporting training reference documentation; (d) designing, coordinating, scheduling and conducting training and development programmes that can be delivered in the form of individual and group instruction, and facilitating workshops, meetings, demonstrations and conferences; (e) liaising with external training providers to arrange delivery of specific training and development programmes; (f) promoting internal and external training and development, and evaluating these promotional activities; (g) monitoring and performing ongoing evaluation and assessment of internal and external training quality and effectiveness, and reviewing and modifying training objectives, methods and course deliverables; (h) gathering, investigating and researching background materials to gain an understanding of various subject matters and systems. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Staff development officer - Training officer - Workforce development specialist.
- 1111Legislators
Legislators determine, formulate and direct policies of national, state, regional or local governments and international governmental agencies, and make, ratify, amend or repeal laws, public rules and regulations. They include elected and non-elected members of parliaments, councils and governments. Tasks include - (a) presiding over or participating in the proceedings of legislative bodies and administrative councils of national, state, regional or local governments or legislative assemblies; (b) determining, formulating and directing policies of national, state, regional or local governments; (c) making, ratifying, amending or repealing laws, public rules and regulations within a statutory or constitutional framework; (d) serving on government administrative boards or official committees; (e) investigating matters of concern to the public and promoting the interests of the constituencies which they represent; (f) attending community functions and meetings to provide service to the community, understand public opinion and provide information on government plans; (g) negotiating with other legislators and representatives of interest groups in order to reconcile differing interests, and to create policies and agreements; (h) as members of the government, directing senior administrators and officials of government departments and agencies in the interpretation and implementation of government policies. Examples of the occupations classified here: - City councillor - Government minister - Mayor - Member of parliament - President (government) - Secretary of state - Senator - State governor.
- 4807Top matchComposite paper and paperboard, (made by sticking layers together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets
- 480700Paper and paperboard; composite (made by sticking layers together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets
- 8407Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines
- 4691Top matchElectrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for internal combustion engines; generators and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with internal combustion engines; electrical lighting or signalling equipment (except filament or discharge lamps), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles
CPC v2.1 class (Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for internal combustion engines; generators and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with internal combustion engines; electrical lighting or signalling equipment (except filament or discharge lamps), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles) within 'Other electrical equipment and parts thereof'. UN Central Product Classification grouping of related products at this level.
- 46910Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for internal combustion engines; generators and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with internal combustion engines; electrical lighting or signalling equipment (except filament or discharge lamps), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles
**Includes:** This subclass is defined through the following headings/subheadings of the HS 2012: 8511.10 - .80, 8512.10 - .40.
- 2718Quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes, pillows, sleeping bags and the like, fitted with springs or stuffed or internally fitted with any material or of cellular rubber or plastics
CPC v2.1 class (Quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes, pillows, sleeping bags and the like, fitted with springs or stuffed or internally fitted with any material or of cellular rubber or plastics) within 'Made-up textile articles'. UN Central Product Classification grouping of related products at this level.
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS 2022 code applies to a international freight forwarder?
- The closest NAICS 2022 match for a international freight forwarder is 928 National Security and International Affairs. Other candidates include 522299 International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation and 928120 International Affairs.
- What ISIC Rev 4 code applies to a international freight forwarder?
- The closest ISIC Rev 4 match for a international freight forwarder is 2811 Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines. Other candidates include 8421 Foreign affairs and 99 Activities of extraterritorial organizations and bodies.
- What SIC 1987 code applies to a international freight forwarder?
- The closest SIC 1987 match for a international freight forwarder is 3694 Electrical Equipment for Internal Combustion Engines. Other candidates include 3519 Internal Combustion Engines, Not Elsewhere Classified and 9721 International Affairs.
- What NACE Rev 2 code applies to a international freight forwarder?
- The closest NACE Rev 2 match for a international freight forwarder is 52.29 Other transportation support activities. Other candidates include 51.2 Freight air transport and 49.20 Freight rail transport.
- What ANZSIC 2006 code applies to a international freight forwarder?
- The closest ANZSIC 2006 match for a international freight forwarder is 481 Water Freight Transport. Other candidates include 4810 Water Freight Transport and 49 Air and Space Transport.
- What NIC 2008 code applies to a international freight forwarder?
- The closest NIC 2008 match for a international freight forwarder is 27101 Manufacture of power generators (except battery charging alternators for internal combustion engines), motor generator sets (except turbine generator set units). Other candidates include 27103 Manufacture of electric motors (except internal combustion engine starting motors) and 2811 Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines.
- What SOC 2018 code applies to a international freight forwarder?
- The closest SOC 2018 match for a international freight forwarder is 29-1216 General Internal Medicine Physicians. Other candidates include 25-1065 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary and 19-2042 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers.
- What ISCO-08 code applies to a international freight forwarder?
- The closest ISCO-08 match for a international freight forwarder is 2212 Specialist Medical Practitioners. Other candidates include 2424 Training and Staff Development Professionals and 1111 Legislators.
- What HS 2022 code applies to a international freight forwarder?
- The closest HS 2022 match for a international freight forwarder is 4807 Composite paper and paperboard, (made by sticking layers together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets. Other candidates include 480700 Paper and paperboard; composite (made by sticking layers together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets and 8407 Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
- What CPC v2.1 code applies to a international freight forwarder?
- The closest CPC v2.1 match for a international freight forwarder is 4691 Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for internal combustion engines; generators and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with internal combustion engines; electrical lighting or signalling equipment (except filament or discharge lamps), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. Other candidates include 46910 Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for internal combustion engines; generators and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with internal combustion engines; electrical lighting or signalling equipment (except filament or discharge lamps), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles and 2718 Quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes, pillows, sleeping bags and the like, fitted with springs or stuffed or internally fitted with any material or of cellular rubber or plastics.
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