NAICS 2022 subsector USA Verified: Census NAICS 2022 · 2026-01-01
483
NAICS 483 — Water Transportation
Water Transportation
NAICS 483 is the subsector code for water transportation establishments in the United States. It forms part of the hierarchical North American Industry Classification System maintained by the Census Bureau.
Child industry codes in 483 (2)
Exclusions & Cross-References
Activities classified under other official NAICS codes:
- same-day return sightseeing trips and cruises (See 487210 Scenic and sightseeing transportation, water)
Official data
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Official name | North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2022 |
| Issuing authority | U.S. Census Bureau with OMB, Statistics Canada, and INEGI |
| Tax authority | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
| Purpose | Statistical business classification and federal contracting (SAM.gov, SBA standards) |
| Used in | SAM.gov registration, SBA size determinations, IRS tax classification, SEC EDGAR (via SIC crosswalk) |
| Active since | 2022 (current edition) |
| Hierarchy level | Sector (2-digit) |
| Source | https://www.census.gov/naics/ |
NAICS hierarchy path
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