NAICS Code 459991 — Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 2 national industries under 45999 (All Other Miscellaneous Retailers).
| Code | 459991 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $11.5 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, pipes, and other smokers' supplies.
Illustrative Examples:
Cigar retailers
E-cigarette retailers
Smokers' supply retailers
Cigarette retailers
Tobacco retailers
Vape shops
Is a business under 459991 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 459991 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $11.5 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 459991 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 | 4599 | Other Miscellaneous Retailers |
| NAICS Industry | 45999 | All Other Miscellaneous Retailers |
| National Industry | 459991 | Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers |
No direct SIC mapping is shown for this code: it was introduced or redefined after the official 1987 SIC ↔ 2002 NAICS concordance. Use the crosswalk tool to explore related legacy codes.
Related National Industry codes
459999— All Other Miscellaneous 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.