444140 — Hardware Retailers

Q: Is NAICS code 444140 valid in 2022?

Yes, 444140 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Hardware Retailers'. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new hardware items, such as tools and builders' hardware.

Q: What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 444140?

NAICS code 444140 maps to the following legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5072 - Hardware, 5251 - Hardware Stores, 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.

NAICS 444140 is 'Hardware Retailers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 44-45 (Retail Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is $16,500,000.

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new hardware items, such as tools and builders' hardware.

Overview Facts

NAICS Code	444140
Industry Title	Hardware Retailers
SBA Size Standard	$16,500,000
IRS PBA Code	444140 (exact match)
Sectors Hierarchy	Sector 44-45 → 444 → 4441
Source / Verified	US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28

NAICS Structure: 444140 National Industry

Sector (2)

44-45

Retail Trade

Subsector (3)

444

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

Industry Group (4)

4441

Building Material and Supplies Dealers

Industry (5)

44414

Hardware Retailers

National Industry (6)

444140

Hardware Retailers

Legacy SIC Concordance

Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.

SIC 5072 - Hardware (via SIC1987:5072→NAICS1997:44413→2002:444130→2007:444130→2012:444130→2017:444130→2022:444140)
SIC 5251 - Hardware Stores (via SIC1987:5251→NAICS1997:44413→2002:444130→2007:444130→2012:444130→2017:444130→2022:444140)
SIC 5421 - Meat and Fish (via SIC1987:5421→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:444140)
SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:444140)
SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:444140)

Related Resources & Compliance Guides

Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 444140:

Sector 44-45 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Retail Trade sector.
SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.

Related Industries in 4441

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is 444140 a valid 2022 NAICS code?

NAICS 444140 is 'Hardware Retailers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 44-45 (Retail Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is $16,500,000.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 444140?

The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 444140 is $16,500,000 (based on receipts).

What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 444140?

NAICS code 444140 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5072 - Hardware, 5251 - Hardware Stores, 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.