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SIC 5111 — Printing and Writing Paper

SIC 5111 is 'Printing and Writing Paper', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 51: Wholesale Trade - Nondurable Goods (Division F: Wholesale Trade); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 424110 (Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers), 425120 (Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers).

Description & Classification

SIC code 5111 representing 'Printing and Writing Paper' 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:

Classification Details

SIC Code5111
Industry TitlePrinting and Writing Paper
DivisionDivision F: Wholesale Trade
Major GroupMajor Group 51: Wholesale Trade - Nondurable Goods
Source / VerifiedUS Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28

Related Resources & Compliance Guides

Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 5111:

Related Industries in Major Group 51

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What industry does SIC code 5111 represent?

SIC 5111 is 'Printing and Writing Paper', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 51: Wholesale Trade - Nondurable Goods (Division F: Wholesale Trade); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 424110 (Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers), 425120 (Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers).

What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 5111?

SIC code 5111 maps to modern NAICS codes: 424110 - Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers, 425120 - Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers.