Question 1

How do I look up a NAICS code by company name?

Accepted Answer

Type the company name (e.g. "Nike") or its website (e.g. "nike.com") into the search box above. The tool analyzes the company's actual website content and returns the best-matching 6-digit NAICS 2022 codes and 4-digit SIC codes, ordered by confidence. Using the website domain gives the most accurate match because domains are unique while company names can be ambiguous.

Question 2

Is this NAICS code lookup free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can run a lookup for free without a credit card. Creating a free Context.dev account unlocks unlimited lookups plus API access with free monthly credits, so you can classify companies programmatically.

Question 3

What is a NAICS code?

Accepted Answer

NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) is the official 6-digit industry code system used by the U.S. Census Bureau, IRS, SBA, and SAM.gov to classify businesses. The current edition is NAICS 2022. The first two digits identify the sector, and each additional digit narrows the classification down to the national industry level.

Question 4

What is the difference between NAICS and SIC codes?

Accepted Answer

SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) is the older 4-digit system from 1987; NAICS replaced it in 1997 with a more granular 6-digit taxonomy. Many systems still require SIC, including SEC EDGAR filings, D&B feeds, and legacy CRMs, which is why this tool returns both for every company.

Question 5

Can I use these codes for SAM.gov or government contracting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The NAICS codes returned match the NAICS 2022 list accepted by SAM.gov, federal contracting RFPs, SBA size standards, and standard vendor-onboarding forms.

Question 6

Why do I get multiple NAICS codes for one company?

Accepted Answer

Many companies operate across industries: a company like Nike manufactures sporting goods and runs retail stores. The tool returns up to five codes ordered by confidence so you can pick the primary classification or store the full list.

Question 7

Can I look up NAICS codes programmatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This tool is powered by the Context.dev NAICS and SIC Classification APIs. Pass a domain or company name to /v1/naics or /v1/sic and get the same classification as JSON, built for CRM enrichment, vendor onboarding, compliance, and lead scoring at scale.

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