459510 — Used Merchandise Retailers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise, antiques, and secondhand goods (except motor vehicles, such as automobiles, RVs, motorcycles, and boats; motor vehicle parts; tires; and mobile homes). This industry includes establishments retailing used merchandise on an auction basis (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Antique retailers
- Used household appliance retailers
- Used book retailers
- Used merchandise thrift shops
- Used clothing retailers
- Used sporting goods 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→2022:459510)
- SIC 5932 - Used Merchandise Stores (via SIC1987:5932→NAICS1997:45331→2002:453310→2007:453310→2012:453310→2017:453310→2022:459510)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:459510)
- SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:459510)
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 L099 — Technical Representation Services: Miscellaneous
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 459510 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 459510 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Used Merchandise Retailers' under Sector 44-45 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 459510? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $14,000,000 for NAICS code 459510 (Used Merchandise Retailers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 459510? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 459510 (Used Merchandise Retailers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5932 - Used Merchandise Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 459510:
- 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 459510 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Used Merchandise Retailers).
- IRS PBA Code for Thrift Store — 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.