459310 — Florists

Q: Is NAICS code 459310 valid in 2022?

Yes, 459310 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Florists'. This industry comprises establishments generally known as florists primarily engaged in retailing cut flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants grown elsewhere. These establishments may prepare the arrangements they sell.

Q: What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 459310?

NAICS code 459310 maps to the following legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments, 5992 - Florists.

NAICS 459310 is 'Florists', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 44-45 (Retail Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is $9,000,000.

Description

This industry comprises establishments generally known as florists primarily engaged in retailing cut flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants grown elsewhere. These establishments may prepare the arrangements they sell.

Overview Facts

NAICS Code	459310
Industry Title	Florists
SBA Size Standard	$9,000,000
IRS PBA Code	459310 (exact match)
Sectors Hierarchy	Sector 44-45 → 459 → 4593
Source / Verified	US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28

NAICS Structure: 459310 National Industry

Sector (2)

44-45

Retail Trade

Subsector (3)

459

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

Industry Group (4)

4593

Florists

Industry (5)

45931

Florists

National Industry (6)

459310

Florists

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→2022:459310)
SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:459310)
SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:459310)
SIC 5992 - Florists (via SIC1987:5992→NAICS1997:45311→2002:453110→2007:453110→2012:453110→2017:453110→2022:459310)

Related Resources & Compliance Guides

Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 459310:

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 4593

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is 459310 a valid 2022 NAICS code?

NAICS 459310 is 'Florists', 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 459310?

The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 459310 is $9,000,000 (based on receipts).

What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 459310?

NAICS code 459310 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments, 5992 - Florists.