541870 — Advertising Material Distribution Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the direct distribution or delivery of advertisements (e.g., circulars, coupons, handbills) or samples. Establishments in this industry use methods, such as delivering advertisements or samples door-to-door, placing flyers or coupons on car windshields in parking lots, or handing out samples in retail stores.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 541870 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Advertising Material Distribution Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $28,500,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 541800 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 54 → 541 → 5418 |
| 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 7319 - Advertising, NEC (via SIC1987:7319→NAICS1997:54187→2002:541870→2007:541870→2012:541870→2017:541870→2022:541870)
- SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:54187→2002:541870→2007:541870→2012:541870→2017:541870→2022:541870)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541870:
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 541870 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 541870 is 'Advertising Material Distribution Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 54 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $28,500,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541870?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 541870 is $28,500,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 541870?
NAICS code 541870 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7319 - Advertising, NEC, 7389 - Business Services.