91ÖÆÆ¬³§

How Can I get a New 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Code Created for my Type of Business?

Category: Common 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Questions

91ÖÆÆ¬³§ is scheduled to be reviewed every 5 years for potential revisions, so that the classification system can keep pace with the changing economy. This is the only time that new 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ codes can be considered.

The , through its Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC), will solicit public comments regarding changes to 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ through a notice published in the Federal Register.

The notice will provide details of the format in which comments should be submitted, how and to whom they should be submitted, and the deadline for submission.

Generally, the comment period will close 90 days after publication of the notice. During that time, suggestions for new and emerging industries can be submitted to the ECPC.

This committee will review each comment submitted to determine its feasibility and adherence to the underlying principles of 91ÖÆÆ¬³§, consult with the 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ counterparts in and to determine if they can accept the proposed changes that would impact 3-country comparability, and then make final recommendations to OMB for additions and changes to the 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Manual.

This process is now completed for the 2017 revision to 91ÖÆÆ¬³§. The next scheduled review of 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ will be for a potential 2022 revision. It is expected that the OMB will publish a Federal Register notice soliciting comments for that revision in late 2021 or early 2022.

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