SIC 5521 — Motor Vehicle Dealers
SIC 5521 is 'Motor Vehicle Dealers', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 55: Automotive Dealers and Gasoline Service Stations (Division G: Retail Trade); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 441120 (Used Car Dealers).
Description & Classification
SIC code 5521 representing 'Motor Vehicle Dealers' 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 441120 - Used Car Dealers (via SIC1987:5521→NAICS1997:44112→2002:441120→2007:441120→2012:441120→2017:441120→2022:441120)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 5521 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Motor Vehicle Dealers |
| Division | Division G: Retail Trade |
| Major Group | Major Group 55: Automotive Dealers and Gasoline Service Stations |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 5521:
- 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 55 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 55
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 5521 represent?
SIC 5521 is 'Motor Vehicle Dealers', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 55: Automotive Dealers and Gasoline Service Stations (Division G: Retail Trade); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 441120 (Used Car Dealers).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 5521?
SIC code 5521 maps to modern NAICS codes: 441120 - Used Car Dealers.