493110 — General Warehousing and Storage
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating merchandise warehousing and storage facilities. These establishments generally handle goods in containers, such as boxes, barrels, and/or drums, using equipment, such as forklifts, pallets, and racks. They are not specialized in handling bulk products of any particular type, size, or quantity of goods or products (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Renting or leasing space for self-storage--are classified in Industry 531130, Lessors of Miniwarehouses and
- Self-Storage Units; and
- Wholesale or retail sales in combination with handling and/or distributing goods--are classified in Sector
- 42, Wholesale Trade, or in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade.
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 4225 - General Warehousing and Storage (via SIC1987:4225→NAICS1997:49311→2002:493110→2007:493110→2012:493110→2017:493110→2022:493110)
- SIC 4226 - Special Warehousing and Storage, NEC (via SIC1987:4226→NAICS1997:49311→2002:493110→2007:493110→2012:493110→2017:493110→2022:493110)
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 R602 — Courier and Messenger Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 493110 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 493110 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'General Warehousing and Storage' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 493110? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $34,000,000 for NAICS code 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 493110? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4225 - General Warehousing and Storage, 4226 - Special Warehousing and Storage, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 493110:
- 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 493110 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (General Warehousing and Storage).
- IRS PBA Code for Warehousing — 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.