449210 — Electronics and Appliance Retailers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) retailing an array of new household-type appliances and consumer-type electronic products, such as televisions, computers, electronic tablets, and cameras; (2) specializing in retailing a single line of new consumer-type electronic products; (3) retailing these new products in combination with repair and support services; (4) retailing new prepackaged or downloadable computer software (without publishing); and/or (5) retailing prerecorded audio and video media, such as downloadable digital music and video files (without production or publishing), CDs, and DVDs.
Illustrative Examples
- Appliance retailers, household-type
- Consumer-type electronics retailers (e.g., televisions, computers, cameras)
- Cellular telephone accessories retailers
- Stereo and sound system retailers (except automotive)
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 449210 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Electronics and Appliance Retailers |
| SBA Size Standard | $40,000,000 |
| U.S. Establishments | Not disclosed (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 449210 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 44-45 → 449 → 4492 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5045 - Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software (via SIC1987:5045→NAICS1997:44312→2002:443120→2007:443120→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 5421 - Meat and Fish (via SIC1987:5421→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:449210)
- SIC 5722 - Household Appliance Stores (via SIC1987:5722→NAICS1997:443111→2002:443111→2007:443111→2012:443141→2017:443141→2022:449210)
- SIC 5731 - Radio, Television, and Consumer Electronics Stores (via SIC1987:5731→NAICS1997:443112→2002:443112→2007:443112→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 5734 - Computer and Computer Software Stores (via SIC1987:5734→NAICS1997:44312→2002:443120→2007:443120→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 5735 - Record and Prerecorded Tape Stores (via SIC1987:5735→NAICS1997:45122→2002:451220→2007:451220→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 5946 - Camera and Photographic Supply Stores (via SIC1987:5946→NAICS1997:44313→2002:443130→2007:443130→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:449210)
- SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:449210)
- SIC 5999 - Miscellaneous Retail Stores, NEC (via SIC1987:5999→NAICS1997:443112→2002:443112→2007:443112→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 7378 - Computer Maintenance and Repair (via SIC1987:7378→NAICS1997:44312→2002:443120→2007:443120→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 7622 - Radio and Television Repair Shops (via SIC1987:7622→NAICS1997:443112→2002:443112→2007:443112→2012:443142→2017:443142→2022:449210)
- SIC 7623 - Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Service and Repair Shops (via SIC1987:7623→NAICS1997:443111→2002:443111→2007:443111→2012:443141→2017:443141→2022:449210)
- SIC 7629 - Electrical and Electronic Repair Shops, NEC (via SIC1987:7629→NAICS1997:443111→2002:443111→2007:443111→2012:443141→2017:443141→2022:449210)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC L072 — Technical Representation Services: Household and Commercial Furnishings and Appliances
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 449210:
- Sector 44-45 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Retail Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 4492
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 449210 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 449210 is 'Electronics and Appliance Retailers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 44-45 (Retail Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is $40,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 449210?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 449210 is $40,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 449210?
NAICS code 449210 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5045 - Computers and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software, 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5722 - Household Appliance Stores, 5731 - Radio, Television, and Consumer Electronics Stores, 5734 - Computer and Computer Software Stores, 5735 - Record and Prerecorded Tape Stores, 5946 - Camera and Photographic Supply Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments, 5999 - Miscellaneous Retail Stores, NEC, 7378 - Computer Maintenance and Repair, 7622 - Radio and Television Repair Shops, 7623 - Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Service and Repair Shops, 7629 - Electrical and Electronic Repair Shops, NEC.