NAICS Code 483 — Water Transportation
Subsector in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 2 direct sub-codes.
| Code | 483 |
|---|---|
| Title | Water Transportation |
| Level | Subsector (3-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
Industries in the Water Transportation subsector provide water transportation of passengers and cargo using watercraft, such as ships, barges, and boats.
The subsector is composed of two industry groups: (1) one for deep sea, coastal, and Great Lakes water transportation; and (2) one for inland water transportation. This split typically reflects the difference in equipment used.
Scenic and sightseeing water transportation services are not included in this subsector but are included in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation. Although these activities use watercraft, they are different from the activities included in water transportation. Water sightseeing does not usually involve place-to-place transportation; the passenger's trip starts and ends at the same location.
Where 483 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing |
| Subsector | 483 | Water Transportation |
Codes under 483
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
4831 | Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation |
4832 | Inland Water Transportation |
Related Subsector codes
481— Air Transportation482— Rail Transportation484— Truck Transportation485— Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation486— Pipeline Transportation487— Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation488— Support Activities for Transportation491— Postal Service492— Couriers and Messengers493— Warehousing and Storage
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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.