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483212 — Inland Water Passenger Transportation

NAICS 483212 is 'Inland Water Passenger Transportation', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 48-49 (Transportation and Warehousing); the SBA small-business size standard is 550 employees.

Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing inland water transportation of passengers on lakes, rivers, or intracoastal waterways (except on the Great Lakes System).

Exclusions & Cross-References

  • Providing deep sea transportation of passengers to and from foreign ports--are classified in U.S. Industry
  • 483112, Deep Sea Passenger Transportation;
  • Operating floating casinos (i.e., gambling cruises, riverboat gambling casinos)--are classified in Industry
  • 713210, Casinos (except Casino Hotels);
  • Operating cruise ships or ferries in coastal waters or on the Great Lakes System--are classified in U.S.
  • Industry 483114, Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation;
  • Providing scenic and sightseeing water transportation, such as harbor cruises and charter fishing boat
  • operations--are classified in Industry 487210, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water;
  • Renting yachts and pleasure boats, such as houseboats and sailboats, without crew--are classified in U.S.
  • Industry 532284, Recreational Goods Rental; and
  • Renting or leasing commercial boats (including vessel supply services), without crew--are classified in U.S.
  • Industry 532411, Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing.

Overview Facts

NAICS Code483212
Industry TitleInland Water Passenger Transportation
SBA Size Standard550 employees
IRS PBA Code483000 (rolled-up match)
Sectors HierarchySector 48-49 → 483 → 4832
Source / VerifiedUS Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28
NAICS Structure: 483212 National Industry
Sector (2)
48-49
Transportation and Warehousing
Subsector (3)
483
Water Transportation
Industry Group (4)
4832
Inland Water Transportation
Industry (5)
48321
Inland Water Transportation
National Industry (6)
483212
Inland Water Passenger Transportation

Legacy SIC Concordance

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is 483212 a valid 2022 NAICS code?

NAICS 483212 is 'Inland Water Passenger Transportation', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 48-49 (Transportation and Warehousing); the SBA small-business size standard is 550 employees.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 483212?

The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 483212 is 550 employees (based on employees).

What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 483212?

NAICS code 483212 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 4482 - Ferries, 4489 - Water Transportation of Passengers, NEC.