UNSPSC

Segment Descriptions
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10000000 Live Plant and Animal Material and This segment includes live, wild and domesticated, seeds and plants and animals. This segment also includes
Accessories and Supplies materials and equipment used in the care, containment and feeding of live plants and animals.

11000000 Mineral and Textile and Inedible Plant This segment includes unprocessed materials such as stone, soil and ores, refined base or precious metals,
and Animal Materials inedible plant, forestry and animal materials as well as natural or synthetic fibers and cloth, leather and
animal skins, scrap and waste materials.

12000000 Chemicals including Bio Chemicals and This segment includes inorganic and organic chemicals and compounds in solid, liquid or gaseous form used in
Gas Materials an industrial or manufacturing process

13000000 Resin and Rosin and Rubber and Foam This segment includes rubber and plastic material, including elastomers that are used in manufacturing and
and Film and Elastomeric Materials construction

14000000 Paper Materials and Products This segment includes paper used for commercial printing, forms, envelopes, reprographics, and tablets as
well as value-added papers which feature special surface treatments, color, chemicals, or fiber content that
meet specific needs.

15000000 Fuels and Fuel Additives and Lubricants This segment includes natural occurring gases and processed materials used to produce heat or power
and Anti corrosive Materials performance enhancing additives, processed materials designed to reduce friction and wear when introduced
as a film between solid surfaces. This segment also includes materials used to reduce or prevent corrosion of
metallic surfaces, and petroleum- based and synthetic waxes and jellies

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20000000 Mining and Well Drilling Machinery and This segment includes the machines and accessories necessary to burrow beneath the earth's surface
Accessories or related processes for obtaining a natural element.
21000000 Farming and Fishing and Forestry and This segment includes machines and accessories necessary to cultivate and preserve soil, trees, plants
Wildlife Machinery and Accessories as well as those necessary for breeding of animals.
22000000 Building and Construction Machinery This segment includes the machines and accessories used in support of the construction, repair and
and Accessories maintenance of structures and roads.
23000000 Industrial Manufacturing and This segment includes the machines and accessories necessary to manufacture or process products or
Processing Machinery and Accessories components. This segment also includes machinery and equipment for manufacturing and processing
of food and beverages, textile, leathers and fabrics and, lapidary equipment
24000000 Material Handling and Conditioning and This segment includes the machines, accessories, and supplies necessary for material conveyance,
Storage Machinery and their lifting, rotating, tilting and turning and the safekeeping of goods in a depository such as a warehouse
Accessories and Supplies
25000000 Commercial and Military and Private This segment includes vehicles used in the conveyance of persons or materials, such as automotive
Vehicles and their Accessories and vehicles, spacecraft, marine craft, powered aircraft, motorized cycles and rail bound vehicles, as well as
Components recreational motorized and non-motorized craft. This segment also includes components, accessories
and systems used in the repair, maintenance and support of these vehicles.
26000000 Power Generation and Distribution This segment includes machinery for converting any of various forms of energy into mechanical force or
Machinery and Accessories converting mechanical force into electricity. This segment also includes mechanisms used to transmit
power from an engine to an actuator and systems and components used in the distribution of electrical
and mechanical energy such as motors, generators, transformers and transmissions.
27000000 Tools and General Machinery This segment includes hand held devices as well as small or multipurpose pneumatic, hydraulic,
mechanical, electrical or electronically operated devices used in the manufacture, repair and
maintenance of products.

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30000000 Structures and Building and Construction This segment includes components, materials and systems used in the construction, repair and
and Manufacturing Components and maintenance of structures and roads. This segment also includes structural shapes, prefabricated
Supplies structures, interior and exterior finishing products, electrical and plumbing fixtures as well as lumber,
building components and concrete.
31000000 Manufacturing Components and Supplies This segment includes components and supplies commonly used or consumed in manufacturing and
construction processes. This segment also includes industrial goods such as castings, forgings and
extrusions, fasteners, bearings, bushings, industrial wheels, sprockets, gears, gaskets, seals and springs. This
segment also includes abrasives, industrial adhesives, sealants and solvents as well as paints, primers,
finishes and dyes.
32000000 Electronic Components and Supplies This segment includes electronic components used (or consumed) in the manufacturing and maintenance
of electronic or electro-mechanical devices and systems. Examples of commodities found within this
segment include semiconductors, integrated circuits, circuit card assemblies and light emitting diodes.
39000000 Electrical Systems and Lighting and This segment includes lighting fixtures and electrical components and supplies.
Components and Accessories and Supplies

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40000000 Distribution and Conditioning Systems and This segment includes systems, devices and components used to control the movement or conditioning of air,
Equipment and Components gases or fluids. This segment also includes equipment and components used in plumbing, air cooling or heating
(HVAC).
41000000 Laboratory and Measuring and Observing This segment includes the machines, equipment and tools used in laboratories, as well as measuring, observing
and Testing Equipment and testing equipment
42000000 Medical Equipment and Accessories and This segment includes the tools and machines, accessories and consumable supplies used by physicians or
Supplies those in the practice of medicine or related fields. This segment also includes assistive and corrective devices
for people with disabilities. This segment also includes medical equipment and supplies for animals.
43000000 Information Technology Broadcasting and This segment includes communications and computer equipment as well as peripheral input, output and
Telecommunications storage devices. This segment also includes networking equipment and general computer components and
supplies such as printers, electronic storage media and connection cables.
44000000 Office Equipment and Accessories and This segment includes office machines, equipment, accessories and supplies commonly used in the clerical and
Supplies administrative function of a business. Examples include calculating, copying and mail handling equipment as
well as drafting and stationary supplies and accessories such as writing instruments and desk organizers.
45000000 Printing and Photographic and Audio and This segment includes photographic film, plates & paper, cameras, lenses & accessories, microfilm equipment,
Visual Equipment and Supplies photographic studio equipment, photographic chemicals and supplies as well as printing industry equipment
and supplies such as inks and washes.
46000000 Defense and Law Enforcement and Security This segment includes equipment and supplies used in defense, law enforcement and security. This segment
and Safety Equipment and Supplies also includes equipment and supplies for personal safety.
47000000 Cleaning Equipment and Supplies This segment includes the equipment and supplies used in environmental protection and wastewater
management as well as in the cleaning of offices and lavatories. This segment also includes commercial laundry
and dry cleaning equipment.
48000000 Service Industry Machinery and Equipment This segment includes machinery and equipment used in a wide range of retail business service environments
and Supplies such as food service, banking, games and entertainment and other consumer goods and services
49000000 Sports and Recreational Equipment and This Segment includes equipment, supplies and accessories used in recreational activities such as sports,
Supplies and Accessories camping, hobbies, recreational fishing and hunting. Playground, fitness and spa equipment are also found here,
as are collectibles (such as• antiques) and awards.
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50000000 Food Beverage and Tobacco Products This segment includes human food and beverages as well as condiments, colorings, flavorings and
preservatives used in the preparation of food or beverages. This segment also includes plant extracts, mineral
supplements and vitamins for human consumption.
51000000 Drugs and Pharmaceutical Products This segment includes natural or synthetic materials and compounds used in the prevention or treatment of
disease in humans.
52000000 Domestic Appliances and Supplies and This segment includes floor coverings, bedclothes, table and kitchen linen, towels, window treatments,
Consumer Electronic Products domestic appliances, consumer electronics and kitchenware.
53000000 Apparel and Luggage and Personal Care This segment includes non-industrial clothing, garments shoes or boots and accessories as well as briefcases,
Products suitcases, trunks and travel accessories. This segment also includes articles or preparations used in personal
hygiene and personal care
54000000 Timepieces and Jewelry and Gemstone This segment includes portable and stand-alone timepieces, cosmetic and fine jewelry (often set with gems)
Products worn for personal adornment as well as and precious, semiprecious, or synthetic stones.
55000000 Published Products This segment includes published copyright material such as software, music, books, magazines, and
newspapers, in print or electronic form.
56000000 Furniture and Furnishings This Segment includes furniture used in domestic as well as office or business settings. Additionally, furniture
of the sort often found in schools or libraries is included here. Last, institutional furniture is included here as
well

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60000000 Musical Instruments and Games and Toys This Segment includes teaching aids used in both school and home settings; educational items such as
and Arts and Crafts and Educational decorative supplies seen in school settings; and arts and crafts equipment and supply items. Musical
Equipment and Materials and Accessories instruments and accessories are also in this Segment, as are puzzles, toys and games.
and Supplies

64000000 Financial Instruments, Products, This segment includes financial instruments and products arising from contractual agreements of a financial
Contracts and Agreements nature.

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70000000 Farming and Fishing and Forestry and This segment includes services associated with the production, management and protection of plants, soil
Wildlife Contracting Services and land resources as well as those related to the breeding of animals and services related to wildlife.

71000000 Mining and oil and gas services Services provided to the mining and oil and gas industries.
72000000 Building and Facility Construction and This segment includes services associated with the construction and maintenance of facilities, buildings,
Maintenance Services structures, roads and infrastructure.This segment also includes trades such as general contractors,
electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters, and roofing, landscaping, gardening and pest control.

73000000 Industrial Production and Manufacturing This segment includes contracted services associated with industrial and manufacturing processes.
Services

76000000 Industrial Cleaning Services This segment includes services associated with wastewater management. This segment also includes
industrial cleaning services such as building site cleanup or janitorial services.

77000000 Environmental Services This segment includes services associated with environmental protection and management as well as
environmental science and technology. This segment also includes pollution control.

78000000 Transportation and Storage and Mail This segment includes services associated with cargo and personal transportation.
Services

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80000000 Management and Business Professionals This segment includes services associated with the management and administrative functions of an
and Administrative Services organization or business. This segment also includes business administration, human resources, marketing,
management consulting, legal, and real estate services
81000000 Engineering and Research and This segment includes services associated with professional engineering, information and computer
Technology Based Services technology, economic analysis, and manufacturing production planning and control as well as cartographic,
weather forecasting, and other earth science services.
82000000 Editorial and Design and Graphic and Fine This segment includes services associated with print and broadcast media such as editorial, advertising and
Art Services public relations as well as graphic and fine art
83000000 Public Utilities and Public Sector Related This segment includes services associated with the supply of power and water as well as the provision,
Services management or enhancement of voice or data communications such as postal, telex, fax and telephone
charges. This segment also includes the cable and satellite television, installation and service charges
84000000 Financial and Insurance Services This segment includes services associated with finance, banking, investing and insurance. Included in this
section are escrow services.
85000000 Healthcare Services This segment includes services associated with both research and delivery of healthcare. This segment also
includes traditional and alternative healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and therapists as well
as services related to alternative medicine. This segment also includes hospitals, clinics, lab services and
pharmacists.
86000000 Education and Training Services This segment includes services associated with the supply of information leading to a reasoned
understanding of a science, art, or technique. This segment also includes the supply of formal instruction or
supervised practice especially in a skill, trade or profession.

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90000000 Travel and Food and Lodging and This segment includes services associated with tourism, travel or entertainment. This segment also
Entertainment Services includes services provided by restaurants, hotels, movie theaters, cinemas and sporting events as well as
spas, fitness and health clubs

91000000 Personal and Domestic Services This segment includes services associated with personal care and assistance such as domestic service and
day and elderly care providers as well as hairdressers, manicurists, and pedicurists.
92000000 National Defense and Public Order and This segment includes services associated with the maintenance of law and order as well as personal
Security and Safety Services safety and property protection. This segment also includes military service and fire fighting services.
93000000 Politics and Civic Affairs Services This segment includes services associated with the representation and advancement of culture,
community or social interests through either public or private programs. This segment also includes
refugee assistance and disaster relief.

94000000 Organizations and Clubs This segment includes representation services provided by organization of persons that have a common
interest normally charged for as membership or association fees. This segment also includes clubs, unions
and trade associations as well as civic organizations.

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95000000 Land and Buildings and Structures and Land and waterways and related real property physical and structural assets
Thoroughfares