NAICS Code 459210 — Book Retailers and News Dealers
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 45921 (Book Retailers and News Dealers).
| Code | 459210 |
|---|---|
| Title | Book Retailers and News Dealers |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $36 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals (without publishing).
Is a business under 459210 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 459210 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $36 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 459210 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 44-45 | Retail Trade |
| Subsector | 459 | Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers |
| Industry Group | 4592 | Book Retailers and News Dealers |
| NAICS Industry | 45921 | Book Retailers and News Dealers |
| National Industry | 459210 | Book Retailers and News Dealers |
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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.