Analysis
NAICS 11251 is the 2022 NAICS industry for aquaculture, part of 1125 (Aquaculture). Census lists 32 example activities under it in the official index.
Across its national industries Census lists 32 index entries; typical ones are baitfish production, farm raising, clam production, farm raising and algae farming.
Its goods appear in 33 statistical lines of the US tariff schedule, mostly under headings 0301 (live fish), 0306 (crustaceans, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled…) and 0302 (fish, fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other…). That link is how import data is matched to domestic producers, for example in trade-remedy cases.
Its more detailed codes are 112511 Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries, 112512 Shellfish Farming and 112519 Other Aquaculture.
For example, the catching or taking of fish and other aquatic animals from their natural habitat are classified in 11411 (Fishing) instead.
Census lists 1 related activities that belong elsewhere, most often in 11411. Businesses that do several things are classified by their primary activity, the one that generates the most value, so check those boundaries before settling on this code.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the farm raising and production of aquatic animals or plants in controlled or selected aquatic environments. These establishments use some form of intervention in the rearing process to enhance production, such as holding in captivity, regular stocking, feeding, and protecting from predators, pests, and disease.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Not this code if…
| The business mainly does | Use instead |
|---|---|
| The catching or taking of fish and other aquatic animals from their natural habitat | 11411 Fishing |
Index entries (32)
- Baitfish production, farm raising
- Clam production, farm raising
- Algae farming