Is NAICS code 445320 valid in 2022?

Yes, 445320 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers'. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged alcoholic beverages, such as ale, beer, wine, and liquor.

Registry · NAICS Index · Sector 44-45

445320 — Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers

Q: What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 445320?

NAICS code 445320 maps to the following legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5921 - Liquor Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.

NAICS 445320 is 'Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 44-45 (Retail Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is $10,000,000.

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged alcoholic beverages, such as ale, beer, wine, and liquor.

Overview Facts

NAICS Code	445320
Industry Title	Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers
SBA Size Standard	$10,000,000
IRS PBA Code	445320 (exact match)
Sectors Hierarchy	Sector 44-45 → 445 → 4453
Source / Verified	US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28

NAICS Structure: 445320 National Industry

Sector (2)

44-45

Retail Trade

Subsector (3)

445

Food and Beverage Retailers

Industry Group (4)

4453

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers

Industry (5)

44532

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers

National Industry (6)

445320

Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers

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→2022:445320)
SIC 5921 - Liquor Stores (via SIC1987:5921→NAICS1997:44531→2002:445310→2007:445310→2012:445310→2017:445310→2022:445320)
SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:445320)
SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:445320)

Related Resources & Compliance Guides

Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 445320:

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 4453

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is 445320 a valid 2022 NAICS code?

NAICS 445320 is 'Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 44-45 (Retail Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is $10,000,000.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 445320?

The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 445320 is $10,000,000 (based on receipts).

What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 445320?

NAICS code 445320 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5921 - Liquor Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.