459999 — All Other Miscellaneous Retailers
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing miscellaneous specialized lines of merchandise (except motor vehicle and parts dealers; building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers; food and beverage retailers; furniture, home furnishings, electronics, and appliance retailers; general merchandise retailers; health and personal care retailers; gasoline stations and fuel dealers; clothing, clothing accessories, shoe, and jewelry retailers; sporting goods, hobby, and musical instrument retailers; book retailers and news dealers; florists; office supplies, stationery, and gift retailers; used merchandise retailers; pet and pet supplies retailers; art dealers; manufactured (mobile) home dealers; and tobacco, electronic cigarette, and other smoking supplies retailers) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Art supply retailers
- Candle retailers
- Home security equipment retailers
- Cemetery memorial (e.g., headstones, markers, vaults) dealers
- Hot tub retailers
- Fireworks retailers
- Collectors' items (e.g., autograph, coin, card, stamp) retailers (except used rare items)
- Swimming pool (above-ground) and supply retailers
- Trophy (e.g., awards and plaques) retailers
- Flower retailers, artificial or dried
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→2022:459999)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:459999)
- SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:459999)
- SIC 5999 - Miscellaneous Retail Stores, NEC (via SIC1987:5999→NAICS1997:453998→2002:453998→2007:453998→2012:453998→2017:453998→2022:459999)
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 8975 — Tobacco Products
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 459999 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 459999 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'All Other Miscellaneous Retailers' under Sector 44-45 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 459999? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $11,500,000 for NAICS code 459999 (All Other Miscellaneous Retailers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 459999? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 459999 (All Other Miscellaneous Retailers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5421 - Meat and Fish, 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 459999:
- 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 459999 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (All Other Miscellaneous Retailers).
- IRS PBA Code for Retail — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Vape Shop — 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.