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NAICS 334515: Instrument manufacturing for measuring and testing electricity and electrical signals

NAICS 334515 is the industry code for instrument manufacturing for measuring and testing electricity and electrical signals. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for technology and start your application when you are ready.

What 334515 covers

This code covers makers of instruments for measuring and testing electricity and electrical signals, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, electricity meters, signal generators and semiconductor test equipment.

Included in this code

  • Multimeters and voltmeters
  • Oscilloscopes and signal analyzers
  • Electricity meters
  • Semiconductor test equipment
  • Network and cable testers

Businesses that use 334515

Test equipment makerElectricity meter manufacturerSemiconductor tester producer

Financing for this trade

Test equipment makers use growth capital, receivables lines and equipment loans. Lenders look at semiconductor and telecom customer cycles.

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Is 334515 the right code for an electrical test and measurement instrument maker?

Yes, if you make instruments that measure or test electricity or electrical signals, including electric meters and semiconductor testers. Chemical and laboratory analyzers belong in 334516, and process instruments in 334513. Wafer processing tools belong in 333242. If two codes seem to fit, the activity that produces the most revenue decides, and lenders will expect that same code everywhere.

What is the SBA size standard for 334515?

Under 13 CFR 121.201, a business classified under NAICS 334515 is small if it averages no more than 750 employees, counting affiliates, over the prior 24 months. SBA uses that number for loan eligibility and federal agencies use it for small business set asides. A firm above it can still qualify for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans under the alternative standard of $15 million tangible net worth and $5 million average net income.

How do test equipment makers finance growth?

These makers often combine equity with an asset based line on receivables from semiconductor, telecom and industrial customers. Purchase order financing helps with large orders. Lenders look at gross margins, customer concentration and exposure to semiconductor spending cycles. Lenders move fastest when financial statements, tax returns and a debt schedule are ready to share.

What does NAICS 334515 cover?

Instrument manufacturing for measuring and testing electricity and electrical signals. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 31-33 Manufacturing, 334 Computer and electronic product manufacturing, 3345 Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing, 33451 Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing.

What financing do NAICS 334515 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for technology businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 334515?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.