Form FAQs

 IA-97220 - Puerto Rico - Utilidades, Transportación y Almacenaje

 Questions

1.  What if I have questions about the Economic Census of Puerto Rico?
2.  What is the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)?
3.  Are the forms available in Spanish?
4.  What is a General Schedule form?

 Answers

• General Questions




1.  What if I have questions about the Economic Census of Puerto Rico?

• You can use our Business Help Site to get answers to your questions about the Economic Census of Puerto Rico.
  
  
• If you cannot find the answer on the Internet, our customer help line (1-800-233-6136) is available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time.
  
  
• You can e-mail your questions to the Census Bureau, by clicking on the "Contact Us" link located to the left, bottom, and/or within the text. The "Contact Us" link will provide instructions on how to send an e-mail.
  
  
• If you prefer to write a letter, send your correspondence to U.S. Census Bureau Attention: Island Areas, 1201 East Tenth Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47134-0001. Make sure to include your 11-digit Census File Number (CFN) printed in the mailing address, if you received a form.

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2.  What is the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)?

The 2007 Economic Census of Puerto Rico will use the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). NAICS, used in 2002 Census for the first time, is the system that replaces the old Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system used in 1997 and earlier censuses. NAICS identifies more industries that contribute to the economy, specifically services. It groups businesses with similar production processes. NAICS is updated every 5 years. If you would like more information about NAICS, visit us at www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html.

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3.  Are the forms available in Spanish?

Yes. All versions of the forms for Puerto Rico are available in Spanish, including the information sheets.

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4.  What is a General Schedule form?

The General Schedule forms are mailed to establishments for which information on their industry classification is unavailable. General Schedule forms collect the information necessary to properly classify businesses and basic census information, making the reporting process as easy as possible for respondents.

All types of businesses that are in-scope of the 2007 Economic Census of Puerto Rico can receive a General Schedule form. However, small businesses in particular are subject to receiving a General Schedule form.

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