455219 — All Other General Merchandise Retailers
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used general merchandise (except department stores, warehouse clubs, superstores, and supercenters). These establishments retail a general line of new and used merchandise, such as apparel, automotive parts, dry goods, groceries, hardware, housewares or home furnishings, and other lines in limited amounts, with none of the lines predominating. This industry also includes establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Dollar stores
- General merchandise (new and used) auction houses
- General merchandise showrooms
- General merchandise trading posts
- General stores
- Home and auto supply stores
- Variety stores
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 5331 - Variety Stores (via SIC1987:5331→NAICS1997:45299→2002:452990→2007:452990→2012:452990→2017:452319→2022:455219)
- SIC 5399 - Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores (via SIC1987:5399→NAICS1997:45299→2002:452990→2007:452990→2012:452990→2017:452319→2022:455219)
- SIC 5421 - Meat and Fish (via SIC1987:5421→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:455219)
- SIC 5531 - Auto and Home Supply Stores (via SIC1987:5531→NAICS1997:45299→2002:452990→2007:452990→2012:452990→2017:452319→2022:455219)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:455219)
- SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:455219)
- SIC 5999 - Miscellaneous Retail Stores, NEC (via SIC1987:5999→NAICS1997:453998→2002:453998→2007:453998→2012:453998→2017:453998→2022:455219)
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 M1EZ — OPERATION OF OTHER INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 455219 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 455219 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'All Other General Merchandise Retailers' under Sector 44-45 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 455219? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $40,000,000 for NAICS code 455219 (All Other General Merchandise Retailers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 455219? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 455219 (All Other General Merchandise Retailers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5331 - Variety Stores, 5399 - Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores, 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5531 - Auto and Home Supply Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments, 5999 - Miscellaneous Retail Stores, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 455219:
- 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 455219 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (All Other General Merchandise Retailers).
- IRS PBA Code for Amazon Seller — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Dropshipping — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for E-Commerce — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Ecommerce — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- 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.