NAICS Code 456120 — Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 45612 (Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers).

Code456120
TitleCosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers
LevelNational Industry (6-digit)
EditionNAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard$34 million in average annual receipts

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cosmetics, perfumes, toiletries, and personal grooming products.

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Is a business under 456120 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 456120 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $34 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 456120 sits in the hierarchy

LevelCodeTitle
Sector44-45Retail Trade
Subsector456Health and Personal Care Retailers
Industry Group4561Health and Personal Care Retailers
NAICS Industry45612Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers
National Industry456120Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume 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.