SIC 4449 — Water Transportation of Freight, NEC
Description & Classification
SIC code 4449 representing 'Water Transportation of Freight, NEC' 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 483211 - Inland Water Freight Transportation (via SIC1987:4449→NAICS1997:483211→2002:483211→2007:483211→2012:483211→2017:483211→2022:483211)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 4449 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Water Transportation of Freight, NEC |
| Division | Division E: Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services |
| Major Group | Major Group 44: Water Transportation |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 4449:
- 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 44 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 44
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 4449 represent?
SIC 4449 is 'Water Transportation of Freight, NEC', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 44: Water Transportation (Division E: Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 483211 (Inland Water Freight Transportation).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 4449?
SIC code 4449 maps to modern NAICS codes: 483211 - Inland Water Freight Transportation.