NAICS Code 445298 — All Other Specialty Food Retailers
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 3 national industries under 44529 (Other Specialty Food Retailers).
| Code | 445298 |
|---|---|
| Title | All Other Specialty Food Retailers |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $10 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing miscellaneous specialty foods (except fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, seafood, confections, nuts, popcorn, and baked goods) not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises.
Illustrative Examples:
Coffee and tea (i.e., packaged) retailers
Soft drink (i.e., bottled) retailers
Dairy product retailers
Spice retailers
Gourmet food retailers
Water (i.e., bottled) retailers
Is a business under 445298 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 445298 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $10 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 445298 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 44-45 | Retail Trade |
| Subsector | 445 | Food and Beverage Retailers |
| Industry Group | 4452 | Specialty Food Retailers |
| NAICS Industry | 44529 | Other Specialty Food Retailers |
| National Industry | 445298 | All Other Specialty Food Retailers |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.