445298 — All Other Specialty Food Retailers
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing miscellaneous specialty foods (except fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, seafood, confections, nuts, popcorn, and baked goods) not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Coffee and tea (i.e., packaged) retailers
- Soft drink (i.e., bottled) retailers
- Dairy product retailers
- Spice retailers
- Gourmet food retailers
- Water (i.e., bottled) retailers
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5421 - Meat and Fish (via SIC1987:5421→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:445298)
- SIC 5451 - Dairy Products Stores (via SIC1987:5451→NAICS1997:445299→2002:445299→2007:445299→2012:445299→2017:445299→2022:445298)
- SIC 5499 - Miscellaneous Food Stores (via SIC1987:5499→NAICS1997:445299→2002:445299→2007:445299→2012:445299→2017:445299→2022:445298)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:445298)
- SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:445298)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 8925 — Sugar, Confectionery, and Nuts
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 445298 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 445298 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'All Other Specialty Food Retailers' under Sector 44-45 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 445298? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $10,000,000 for NAICS code 445298 (All Other Specialty Food Retailers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 445298? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 445298 (All Other Specialty Food Retailers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5451 - Dairy Products Stores, 5499 - Miscellaneous Food Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 445298:
- Sector 44-45 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Retail Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 445298 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (All Other Specialty Food Retailers).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.