NAICS Code for Warehousing Business
The NAICS code for a warehousing business is 493110, General Warehousing and Storage. General merchandise warehousing and storage, including bonded warehousing, uses 493110, General Warehousing and Storage. Refrigerated storage is 493120, and self-storage units are a real estate code (531130), not warehousing. Building a warehouse is construction (236220).
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 493110 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 493120 Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage | You store refrigerated or frozen goods. | $36.5 million or less in receipts |
| 493190 Other Warehousing and Storage | You store specialized goods like documents, lumber or bulk petroleum. | $36.5 million or less in receipts |
| 531130 Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units | You rent self-storage units to the public. | $34 million or less in receipts |
| 488510 Freight Transportation Arrangement | You arrange freight shipping rather than store goods. | $20 million or less in receipts |
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for a warehousing business?
The NAICS code for a warehousing business is 493110, General Warehousing and Storage. General merchandise warehousing and storage, including bonded warehousing, uses 493110, General Warehousing and Storage. Refrigerated storage is 493120, and self-storage units are a real estate code (531130), not warehousing. Building a warehouse is construction (236220).
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 493110?
A business counts as small under NAICS 493110 with $34 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.