445240 — Meat Retailers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured meats and poultry not for immediate consumption. Delicatessen-type establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh meat are included in this industry.
Illustrative Examples
- Baked ham retailers
- Meat retailers
- Butcher shops
- Poultry dealers
- Frozen meat retailers
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 445240 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Meat Retailers |
| SBA Size Standard | $9,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 445240 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 44-45 → 445 → 4452 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5421 - Meat and Fish (via SIC1987:5421→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:445240)
- SIC 5499 - Miscellaneous Food Stores (via SIC1987:5499→NAICS1997:44521→2002:445210→2007:445210→2012:445210→2017:445210→2022:445240)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:445240)
- SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:445240)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 445240:
- 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 4452
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 445240 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 445240 is 'Meat Retailers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 44-45 (Retail Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is $9,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 445240?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 445240 is $9,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 445240?
NAICS code 445240 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5499 - Miscellaneous Food Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.