459510 — Used Merchandise Retailers

Q: Is NAICS code 459510 valid in 2022?

Yes, 459510 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Used Merchandise Retailers'. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise, antiques, and secondhand goods (except motor vehicles, such as automobiles, RVs, motorcycles, and boats; motor vehicle parts; tires; and mobile homes). This industry includes establishments retailing used merchandise on an auction basis.

Q: What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 459510?

NAICS code 459510 maps to the following legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5932 - Used Merchandise Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.

NAICS 459510 is 'Used Merchandise Retailers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 44-45 (Retail Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is $14,000,000.

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise, antiques, and secondhand goods (except motor vehicles, such as automobiles, RVs, motorcycles, and boats; motor vehicle parts; tires; and mobile homes). This industry includes establishments retailing used merchandise on an auction basis.

Illustrative Examples

Antique retailers
Used household appliance retailers
Used book retailers
Used merchandise thrift shops
Used clothing retailers
Used sporting goods retailers

Overview Facts

NAICS Code	459510
Industry Title	Used Merchandise Retailers
SBA Size Standard	$14,000,000
IRS PBA Code	459510 (exact match)
Sectors Hierarchy	Sector 44-45 → 459 → 4595
Source / Verified	US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28

NAICS Structure: 459510 National Industry

Sector (2)

44-45

Retail Trade

Subsector (3)

459

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

Industry Group (4)

4595

Used Merchandise Retailers

Industry (5)

45951

Used Merchandise Retailers

National Industry (6)

459510

Used Merchandise 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→2022:459510)
SIC 5932 - Used Merchandise Stores (via SIC1987:5932→NAICS1997:45331→2002:453310→2007:453310→2012:453310→2017:453310→2022:459510)
SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:459510)
SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:459510)

Related Resources & Compliance Guides

Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 459510:

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 4595

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is 459510 a valid 2022 NAICS code?

NAICS 459510 is 'Used Merchandise Retailers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 44-45 (Retail Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is $14,000,000.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 459510?

The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 459510 is $14,000,000 (based on receipts).

What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 459510?

NAICS code 459510 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5932 - Used Merchandise Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.