NAICS 451211 Book Stores

NAICS Code: 451211

Code Title: Book Stores

Code Sector: 44-45 - Retail Trade

NAICS 451211 Book Stores Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books.


Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Retailing books via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
  • Retailing used books (including used rare books)--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.

Alternate Titles

  • Book stores
  • Religious book stores

NAICS 451211 Crosswalk

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Standard Industrial Classification System (SIC) --

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

  • ISIC 4761 - Retail sale of books, newspapers and stationary in specialized stores