459510 NEW 2022

Used Merchandise Retailers

Retail Trade › Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers › Used Merchandise Retailers

SBA Size Standard

500 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

45

Sector

Retail Trade

459

Subsector

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

4595

Industry Group

Used Merchandise Retailers

459510

National Industry (This Code)

Used Merchandise Retailers

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 used merchandise, antiques, and secondhand goods (except motor vehicles, such as automobiles, RVs, motorcycles, and boats; motor vehicle parts; tires; and mobile homes). This industry includes establishments retailing used merchandise on an auction basis. Illustrative Examples: Antique retailers Used household appliance retailers Used book retailers Used merchandise thrift shops Used clothing retailers Used sporting goods retailers

✓ 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 459510

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:

Operating pawnshops--are classified in U.S. Industry 522299, International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation;
Retailing used automobiles--are classified in Industry 441120, Used Car Dealers;
Retailing used automobile parts (except tires and tubes)--are classified in Industry 441330, Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers;
Retailing used tires--are classified in Industry 441340, Tire Dealers;
Retailing used mobile homes--are classified in Industry 459930, Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers;
Retailing used recreational vehicles--are classified in Industry 441210, Recreational Vehicle Dealers;
Retailing used boats--are classified in U.S. Industry 441222, Boat Dealers;
Retailing used motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), aircraft, snowmobiles, and utility trailers--are classified in U.S. Industry 441227, Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers; and
Retailing a general line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis--are classified in U.S. Industry 455219, All Other General Merchandise Retailers.

How to Use NAICS 459510 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 459510Used Merchandise Retailers — 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 Used Merchandise Retailers 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 459510.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 459510?

NAICS code 459510 is 'Used Merchandise Retailers', classified under the Retail Trade sector (NAICS 45). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise, antiques, and secondhand goods (except motor vehicles, such as automobiles, RVs, motorcycles, and boats; motor v

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 459510?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 459510 (Used Merchandise Retailers) 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 459510 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 459510 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 459510 (Used Merchandise Retailers) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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