Software & Other Prerecorded Compact Disc, Tape, & Record Reproducing
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 334614 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in mass reproducing computer software or other prerecorded audio and video material on magnetic or optical media, such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, tapes, or cartridges. These establishments do not generally develop any software or produce any audio or video content. This industry includes establishments that mass reproduce game CDs and cartridges.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
The boundary between reproducing prerecorded media and manufacturing blank media depends on whether content is present on the product. Establishments that mass reproduce prerecorded software, audio, or video onto CDs, DVDs, tapes, or cartridges are classified in this industry, even though they do not create the original content. Manufacturers of blank magnetic and optical media with no content are classified in Blank Magnetic and Optical Recording Media Manufacturing. The reproducing industry focuses on duplicating existing material onto media, while blank media manufacturing produces empty storage products.