NAICS Code 483111 — Deep Sea Freight Transportation
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 4 national industries under 48311 (Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation).
| Code | 483111 |
|---|---|
| Title | Deep Sea Freight Transportation |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | 1,050 employees |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea transportation of cargo to or from foreign ports.
Cross-References.
Is a business under 483111 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 483111 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 1,050 employees. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — employee count is averaged over the latest 24 months.
Where 483111 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing |
| Subsector | 483 | Water Transportation |
| Industry Group | 4831 | Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation |
| NAICS Industry | 48311 | Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation |
| National Industry | 483111 | Deep Sea Freight Transportation |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
4412 | Deep Sea Foreign Transportation of Freight |
Related National Industry codes
483112— Deep Sea Passenger Transportation483113— Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation483114— Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation
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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.