### Question
How is the "industry category" defined?


### Answer
The term **industry category** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 644* as follows -

> a discrete group of similar goods and services, as determined by the Administrator in accordance with the North American Industry Classification System codes used to establish small business size standards, except that the Administrator shall limit an industry category to a greater extent than provided under the North American Industry Classification System codes if the Administrator receives evidence indicating that further segmentation of the industry category is warranted—


(i) due to special capital equipment needs

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 644*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

