NAICS Code 541490 — Other Specialized Design Services
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 54149 (Other Specialized Design Services).
| Code | 541490 |
|---|---|
| Title | Other Specialized Design Services |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $13.5 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing professional design services (except architectural, landscape architecture, engineering, interior, industrial, graphic, and computer systems design).
Illustrative Examples:
Costume design services (except independent theatrical costume designers)
Jewelry design services
Fashion design services
Float design services
Shoe design services
Lighting design services
Textile design services
Is a business under 541490 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 541490 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $13.5 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 541490 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| Subsector | 541 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| Industry Group | 5414 | Specialized Design Services |
| NAICS Industry | 54149 | Other Specialized Design Services |
| National Industry | 541490 | Other Specialized Design Services |
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 |
|---|---|
7389 | Business 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.