541870 — Advertising Material Distribution Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the direct distribution or delivery of advertisements (e.g., circulars, coupons, handbills) or samples. Establishments in this industry use methods, such as delivering advertisements or samples door-to-door, placing flyers or coupons on car windshields in parking lots, or handing out samples in retail stores (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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 7319 - Advertising, NEC (via SIC1987:7319→NAICS1997:54187→2002:541870→2007:541870→2012:541870→2017:541870→2022:541870)
- SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:54187→2002:541870→2007:541870→2012:541870→2017:541870→2022:541870)
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 R701 — Advertising Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 541870 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 541870 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Advertising Material Distribution Services' under Sector 54 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 541870? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $28,500,000 for NAICS code 541870 (Advertising Material Distribution Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 541870? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 541870 (Advertising Material Distribution Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7319 - Advertising, NEC, 7389 - Business Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541870:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 541870 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Advertising Material Distribution Services).
- 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.