492110 — Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air, surface, or combined mode courier and express delivery services of parcels, but not operating under a universal service obligation. These parcels can include goods and documents, but the express delivery services are not part of the normal mail service. These services are generally between metropolitan areas, urban centers, or international, but the establishments of this industry form a network that includes local pick-up and delivery to serve their customers' needs (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Air courier services, except establishments operating under a universal service obligation
- Express delivery services, except establishments operating under a universal service obligation
- Courier services (i.e., intercity network), except establishments operating under a universal service obligation
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 4215 - Courier Services, Except by Air (via SIC1987:4215→NAICS1997:49211→2002:492110→2007:492110→2012:492110→2017:492110→2022:492110)
- SIC 4513 - Air Courier Services (via SIC1987:4513→NAICS1997:49211→2002:492110→2007:492110→2012:492110→2017:492110→2022:492110)
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 V119 — Other Cargo and Freight Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 492110 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 492110 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Couriers and Express Delivery Services' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 492110? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,500 employees for NAICS code 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 492110? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4215 - Courier Services, Except by Air, 4513 - Air Courier Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 492110:
- Sector 48-49 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 492110 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Couriers and Express Delivery Services).
- IRS PBA Code for Courier Services — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Delivery Service — 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.