SIC 7822 — Motion Picture and Video Tape Distribution
Description & Classification
SIC code 7822 representing 'Motion Picture and Video Tape Distribution' 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 512120 - Motion Picture and Video Distribution (via SIC1987:7822→NAICS1997:51212→2002:512120→2007:512120→2012:512120→2017:512120→2022:512120)
- NAICS 423990 - Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers (via SIC1987:7822→NAICS1997:42199→2002:423990→2007:423990→2012:423990→2017:423990→2022:423990)
- NAICS 425120 - Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (via SIC1987:7822→NAICS1997:42199→2002:425120→2007:425120→2012:425120→2017:425120→2022:425120)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 7822 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Motion Picture and Video Tape Distribution |
| Division | Division I: Services |
| Major Group | Major Group 78: Motion Pictures |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 7822:
- 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 78 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 78
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 7822 represent?
SIC 7822 is 'Motion Picture and Video Tape Distribution', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 78: Motion Pictures (Division I: Services); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 512120 (Motion Picture and Video Distribution), 423990 (Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 7822?
SIC code 7822 maps to modern NAICS codes: 512120 - Motion Picture and Video Distribution, 423990 - Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers, 425120 - Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers.