541490 — Other Specialized Design Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing professional design services (except architectural, landscape architecture, engineering, interior, industrial, graphic, and computer systems design).
Illustrative Examples
- Costume design services (except independent theatrical costume designers)
- Jewelry design services
- Fashion design services
- Float design services
- Shoe design services
- Lighting design services
- Textile design services
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Providing architectural design services--are classified in Industry 541310, Architectural Services;
- Providing landscape architecture design services--are classified in Industry 541320, Landscape
- Architectural Services;
- Providing engineering design services--are classified in Industry 541330, Engineering Services;
- Providing interior design services--are classified in Industry 541410, Interior Design Services;
- Providing industrial design services--are classified in Industry 541420, Industrial Design Services;
- Providing graphic design services--are classified in Industry 541430, Graphic Design Services;
- Providing computer systems design services--are classified in U.S. Industry 541512, Computer Systems
- Design Services;
- Designing and writing custom software to meet the needs of a particular customer--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services; and
- Operating as independent theatrical costume or set designers--are classified in Industry 711510,
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 541490 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Other Specialized Design Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $13,500,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 541400 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 54 → 541 → 5414 |
| 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 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:54149→2002:541490→2007:541490→2012:541490→2017:541490→2022:541490)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541490:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 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 5414
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 541490 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 541490 is 'Other Specialized Design Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 54 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $13,500,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541490?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 541490 is $13,500,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 541490?
NAICS code 541490 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7389 - Business Services.