NAICS 2017 to 2022 Updates: Key Changes, Splits, and Mergers

The U.S. Census Bureau revises the NAICS taxonomy every five years, with the 2022 update introducing significant changes to retail, wholesale, and information sectors.

Major Consolidations in NAICS 2022

The 2022 revision focused heavily on streamlining retail and wholesale sectors to reflect modern digital commerce trends. Specifically, the Census Bureau consolidated traditional store-based and non-store retailers into new aggregated categories ^[1].

For instance, electronic shopping activities previously classified under NAICS 454110 (electronic shopping and mail-order houses) were consolidated into the new 2022 code NAICS 455410 (electronic shopping and mail-order houses) to unify reporting standards. Our database contains exactly 1,012 distinct six-digit codes in the active 2022 NAICS list ^[1].

Impact on Compliance Records

Firms with active federal registrations must update their profiles in SAM.gov to align with the 2022 codes. If a firm's historical NAICS code was retired or merged, federal agencies will map historical contracting awards using the official NAICS conversion matrix ^[2].

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does the Census Bureau update NAICS codes?

NAICS codes are revised every five years to capture emerging industries, technology shifts, and changing business structures in North America.

Q: What happens if my NAICS code was changed in 2022?

You must update your business registrations (such as SAM.gov or tax filings) to use the new 2022 code to avoid compliance issues.

NAICS 2017 to 2022 Updates: Key Changes, Splits, and Mergers

Major Consolidations in NAICS 2022

Impact on Compliance Records

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources & References