NAICS 443142 Electronics Stores

NAICS Code: 443142

Code Title: Electronics Stores

Code Sector: 44-45 - Retail Trade

NAICS 443142 Electronics Stores Description

This U.S. industry comprises: (1) establishments known as consumer electronics stores primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new consumer-type electronic products such as televisions, computers, and cameras; (2) establishments specializing in retailing a single line of consumer-type electronic products; (3) establishments primarily engaged in retailing these new electronic products in combination with repair and support services; (4) establishments primarily engaged in retailing new prepackaged computer software; and/or (5) establishments primarily engaged in retailing prerecorded audio and video media, such as CDs, DVDs, and tapes.


Illustrative Examples

Consumer-type electronic stores (e.g., televisions, computers, cameras) Stereo stores (except automotive) Radio and television stores Computer stores Camera shops, photographic

Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Retailing electronic goods via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
  • Retailing automotive electronic sound systems--are classified in Industry 441310, Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores;
  • Retailing new computers, computer peripherals, and prepackaged software in combination with retailing new office equipment, office furniture, and office supplies--are classified in Industry 453210, Office Supplies and Stationery Stores;
  • Providing television or other electronic equipment repair services without retailing new televisions or electronic products--are classified in Industry 81121, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance;
  • Developing film and/or making photographic slides, prints, and enlargements without retailing a range of new photographic equipment and supplies--are classified in Industry 81292, Photofinishing;
  • Retailing new electronic toys, such as dedicated video game consoles and handheld electronic games--are classified in Industry 451120, Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores;
  • Retailing used electronics--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.

Alternate Titles

  • Audio equipment stores (except automotive)
  • Camera shops, photographic
  • Cellular telephone accessories stores
  • Citizens' band (CB) radio stores
  • Computer equipment stores
  • Computer stores
  • Consumer-type electronic stores (e.g., televisions, computers, cameras)
  • Electronic part and component stores
  • Music stores (e.g., cassette, compact disc, record, tape)
  • Photographic supply stores
  • Radio and television stores
  • Record stores, new
  • Software stores, computer
  • Stereo stores (except automotive)
  • Television and radio stores
  • TV (television) stores
  • Video game software stores
  • Video tape stores

NAICS 443142 Crosswalk

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities Code Revision 4.0 --

  • ISIC 3313 - Repair of electronic and optical equipment
  • ISIC 4741 - Retail sale of computers, peripheral units, software and telecommunications equipment in specialized stores
  • ISIC 4742 - Retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialized stores
  • ISIC 4762 - Retail of music and video recordings in specialized stores
  • ISIC 4773 - Other retail sale of new goods in specialized stores
  • ISIC 9521 - Repair of consumer electronics