What is the Standard Industrial Classification or SIC

It consists of five digits. The SIC is begun with a letter of the alphabet from A to U making up 21 classifications known as sections. Next comes divisions made up by two digits. Drilling further down, you get groups made up by three digits. Classes of 4 digits and Sub-classes of five digits can follow.

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