NAICS Code 488210 — Support Activities for Rail Transportation
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 48821 (Support Activities for Rail Transportation).
| Code | 488210 |
|---|---|
| Title | Support Activities for Rail Transportation |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $34 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized services for railroad transportation, including servicing, routine repairing (except factory conversion, overhaul, or rebuilding of rolling stock), and maintaining rail cars; loading and unloading rail cars; and operating independent terminals.
Is a business under 488210 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 488210 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $34 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 488210 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing |
| Subsector | 488 | Support Activities for Transportation |
| Industry Group | 4882 | Support Activities for Rail Transportation |
| NAICS Industry | 48821 | Support Activities for Rail Transportation |
| National Industry | 488210 | Support Activities for Rail 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 |
|---|---|
4013 | Railroad Switching and Terminal Establishments |
4741 | Rental of Railroad Cars |
4789 | Transportation Services, Not Elsewhere Classified |
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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.