The NC-99023, General Classification Report and the
NC-99026, Classification Report are used to determine a North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) code for single-unit establishments where the
Census Bureau does not have a complete NAICS code. Obtaining a complete an accurate NAICS code through these forms allows the
Census Bureau to determine whether more information is required later in the
Economic Census, and, if so, the most appropriate form to be mailed. These forms
also ensure the establishment is tabulated in the correct detailed industry. The United States Code, Title 13, requires this census and provides for mandatory
responses. All domestic non-farm business
establishments, other than those operated by governments. Establishments provide data on physical location and principal
business or activity. The NC-99023 form asks for class of customer and detail
of sales, shipments, receipts, or revenues in order to assign a complete NAICS
code. Forms are mailed the year prior to the economic census and during
the economic census (years ending in “2" or “7"). Forms
are due 30 days after receipt. A mail-out/mail back data collection for single-unit establishments.
Information obtained from these forms will be used to update the classification
codes in the Business Register, the basic sampling frame for many of the Census
Bureau’s current surveys, and to ensure that establishments are tabulated
in the correct detailed industry for the economic census.
Economic Census is
the larger program of which this classification program is a part. That description
lists the products associated with this data collection. Business Register provides
a current and comprehensive database of U.S. business establishments and companies
that serves as the mailing list or sampling frame for the economic census
and most other business surveys. EXPLORE INFORMATION CONTINUE OVERVIEW
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Last revised: December 15, 2008