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532310 — General Rental Centers

NAICS 532310 is 'General Rental Centers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 53 (Real Estate and Rental and Leasing); the SBA small-business size standard is $9,000,000 (defined under 13 CFR § 121.201).

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting a range of consumer, commercial, and industrial equipment. Establishments in this industry typically operate from conveniently located facilities where they maintain inventories of goods and equipment that they rent for short periods of time. The type of equipment that establishments in this industry provide often includes, but is not limited to: audio visual equipment, contractors' and builders' tools and equipment, home repair tools, lawn and garden equipment, moving equipment and supplies, and party and banquet equipment and supplies (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).

Exclusions & Cross-References

  • Renting trucks and trailers without drivers--are classified in Industry 532120, Truck, Utility Trailer, and
  • RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing;
  • Renting party and banquet equipment--are classified in U.S. Industry 532289, All Other Consumer Goods
  • Rental;
  • Renting consumer electronics and appliances--are classified in Industry 532210, Consumer Electronics and
  • Appliances Rental;
  • Renting heavy construction equipment without operators--are classified in U.S. Industry 532412,
  • Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing; and
  • Renting specialized types of commercial and industrial equipment, such as garden tractors or public address
  • systems--are classified in Industry 532490, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment
  • Rental and Leasing.

Overview Facts

NAICS Structure: 532310 National Industry
Sector (2)
53
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Subsector (3)
532
Rental and Leasing Services
Industry Group (4)
5323
General Rental Centers
Industry (5)
53231
General Rental Centers
National Industry (6)
532310
General Rental Centers

Legacy SIC Concordance

Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.

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 W078 — Lease or Rental of Equipment: Recreational and Athletic Equipment

Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is NAICS code 532310 valid in 2022? ▾

Yes, 532310 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'General Rental Centers' under Sector 53 in the official classification index.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 532310? ▾

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $9,000,000 for NAICS code 532310 (General Rental Centers), calculated based on receipts.

What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 532310? ▾

According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 532310 (General Rental Centers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7359 - Equipment Rental and Leasing, NEC.

Related Pages & Tools

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