NAICS Code 488991 — Packing and Crating
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 2 national industries under 48899 (Other Support Activities for Transportation).
| Code | 488991 |
|---|---|
| Title | Packing and Crating |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $34 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in packing, crating, and otherwise preparing goods for transportation.
Is a business under 488991 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 488991 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 488991 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing |
| Subsector | 488 | Support Activities for Transportation |
| Industry Group | 4889 | Other Support Activities for Transportation |
| NAICS Industry | 48899 | Other Support Activities for Transportation |
| National Industry | 488991 | Packing and Crating |
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 |
|---|---|
4783 | Packing and Crating |
Related National Industry codes
488999— All Other Support Activities for 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.