NAICS Code 459510 — Used Merchandise Retailers

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 45951 (Used Merchandise Retailers).

Code459510
TitleUsed Merchandise Retailers
LevelNational Industry (6-digit)
EditionNAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard$14 million in average annual receipts

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise, antiques, and secondhand goods (except motor vehicles, such as automobiles, RVs, motorcycles, and boats; motor vehicle parts; tires; and mobile homes). This industry includes establishments retailing used merchandise on an auction basis.

Illustrative Examples:

Antique retailers

Used household appliance retailers

Used book retailers

Used merchandise thrift shops

Used clothing retailers

Used sporting goods retailers

Is a business under 459510 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 459510 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $14 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 459510 sits in the hierarchy

LevelCodeTitle
Sector44-45Retail Trade
Subsector459Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
Industry Group4595Used Merchandise Retailers
NAICS Industry45951Used Merchandise Retailers
National Industry459510Used Merchandise 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.