459210 NEW 2022

Book Retailers and News Dealers

Retail Trade › Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers › Book Retailers and News Dealers

SBA Size Standard

500 employees

Employee-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

45

Sector

Retail Trade

459

Subsector

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

4592

Industry Group

Book Retailers and News Dealers

459210

National Industry (This Code)

Book Retailers and News Dealers

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals (without publishing).

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

500 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 459210

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Retailing used books (including used rare books), newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals--are classified in Industry 459510, Used Merchandise Retailers;
Publishing books, newspapers, and periodicals--are classified in Industry Group 5131, Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers;
Streaming audio books, news, and periodical content without publishing--are classified in Industry 516210, Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers; and
Independently authoring books and other written works and acting as their own publisher--are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.

How to Use NAICS 459210 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 459210Book Retailers and News Dealers — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Book Retailers and News Dealers space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of 500 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 459210.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 459210?

NAICS code 459210 is 'Book Retailers and News Dealers', classified under the Retail Trade sector (NAICS 45). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals (without publishing). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 459210?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 459210 (Book Retailers and News Dealers) as one with 500 employees. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 459210 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 459210 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 459210 (Book Retailers and News Dealers) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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