SIC 4215 — Courier Services, Except by Air
Description & Classification
SIC code 4215 representing 'Courier Services, Except by Air' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services (via SIC1987:4215→NAICS1997:49211→2002:492110→2007:492110→2012:492110→2017:492110→2022:492110)
- NAICS 492210 - Local Messengers and Local Delivery (via SIC1987:4215→NAICS1997:49221→2002:492210→2007:492210→2012:492210→2017:492210→2022:492210)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 4215 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Courier Services, Except by Air |
| Division | Division E: Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services |
| Major Group | Major Group 42: Motor Freight Transportation and Warehousing |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 4215:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 42 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 42
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 4215 represent?
SIC 4215 is 'Courier Services, Except by Air', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 42: Motor Freight Transportation and Warehousing (Division E: Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 492110 (Couriers and Express Delivery Services), 492210 (Local Messengers and Local Delivery).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 4215?
SIC code 4215 maps to modern NAICS codes: 492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services, 492210 - Local Messengers and Local Delivery.