459210 — Book Retailers and News Dealers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals (without publishing) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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→2022:459210)
- SIC 5942 - Book Stores (via SIC1987:5942→NAICS1997:451211→2002:451211→2007:451211→2012:451211→2017:451211→2022:459210)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:459210)
- SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:459210)
- SIC 5994 - News Dealers and Newsstands (via SIC1987:5994→NAICS1997:451212→2002:451212→2007:451212→2012:451212→2017:451212→2022:459210)
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 7720 — Musical Instrument Parts and Accessories
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 459210 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 459210 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Book Retailers and News Dealers' under Sector 44-45 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 459210? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $36,000,000 for NAICS code 459210 (Book Retailers and News Dealers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 459210? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 459210 (Book Retailers and News Dealers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5942 - Book Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments, 5994 - News Dealers and Newsstands.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 459210:
- 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 459210 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Book Retailers and News Dealers).
- IRS PBA Code for Bookstore — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for E-Commerce — 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.