# NAICS code 44-45: Retail Trade NAICS 44-45 is Retail Trade, a sector in the NAICS 2022 classification. The Retail Trade sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. 9 codes sit directly under it, covering 57 six-digit national industries.Source: NAICS 2022 (Census), 13 CFR 121.201 (eCFR, as of 2026-11-01).Official source: [U.S. Census Bureau NAICS](https://www.census.gov/naics/) | Code | 44-45 | | --- | --- | | Title | Retail Trade | | Level | Sector (2-digit) | | Codes under it | 9 | | Six-digit industries under it | 57 | ## Definition The Retail Trade sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. ## Examples classified under 44-45 - Automobile dealers, new only or new and used - Light utility truck dealers, new only or new and used - Antique auto dealers - Automobile dealers, used only - Camper dealers, recreational - Camper parts and accessories stores - Boat dealers, new and used - Boat trailer dealersFrom the Census NAICS 2022 index file. ## Codes under 44-45 | Code | Title | Size standard | | --- | --- | --- | | [441](https://samgovapi.io/naics/441) | [Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers](https://samgovapi.io/naics/441) | - | | [444](https://samgovapi.io/naics/444) | [Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers](https://samgovapi.io/naics/444) | - | | 445 | Food and Beverage Retailers | - | | [449](https://samgovapi.io/naics/449) | [Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers](https://samgovapi.io/naics/449) | - | | 455 | General Merchandise Retailers | - | | [456](https://samgovapi.io/naics/456) | [Health and Personal Care Retailers](https://samgovapi.io/naics/456) | - | | [457](https://samgovapi.io/naics/457) | [Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers](https://samgovapi.io/naics/457) | - | | 458 | Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers | - | | [459](https://samgovapi.io/naics/459) | [Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers](https://samgovapi.io/naics/459) | - | ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/naics/44-45" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` MCP tool: `naics_lookup`Returns the code, size standard and federal activity. Opportunities in this code: /opportunities?q=&active=true&naics=44-45. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions What is NAICS code 44-45?NAICS 44-45 is Retail Trade, a sector in the NAICS 2022 classification. The Retail Trade sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise.What codes are under NAICS 44-45?9 codes sit directly under 44-45: 441 Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers; 444 Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers; 445 Food and Beverage Retailers; 449 Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers; 455 General Merchandise Retailers; 456 Health and Personal Care Retailers; and more. ## Related - [NAICS code lookup](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-lookup) - [Size standard checker](https://samgovapi.io/size-standard-checker) - [Opportunity search](https://samgovapi.io/opportunity-search)Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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