Industry Description
Establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of specialized lines of merchandise, not elsewhere classified, such as artists' supplies; orthopedic and artificial limbs; rubber stamps; pets; religious goods; and monuments and tombstones. This industry also includes establishments primarily engaged in selling a general line of their own or consigned merchandise at retail on an auction basis. Establishments primarily engaged in auctioning tangible personal property of others on a contract or fee basis are classified in Services, Industry 7389.
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within US SIC 5999 - Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified are:
- Architectural supplies-retail
- Art dealers-retail
- Artificial flowers-retail
- Artists'supply and material stores-retail
- Auction rooms (general merchandise)-retail
- Autograph and philatelist supply stores-retail
- Awning shops-retail
- Baby carriages-retail
- Banner shops-retail
- Binoculars-retail
- Cake decorating supplies-retail
- Candle shops-retail
- Coin shops-retail, except mail-order
- Cosmetics stores-retail
- Electric razor shops-retail
- Fireworks-retail
- Flag shops-retail
- Gem stones, rough-retail
- Gravestones, finished-retail
- Hearing aids-retail
- Hot tub-retail
- Ice dealers-retail
- Monuments, finished to custom order-retail
- Orthopedic and artificial limb stores-retail
- Pet food stores-retail
- Pet shops-retail
- Picture frames, ready-made-retail
- Police supply stores-retail
- Religious goods stores (other than books)-retail
- Rock and stone specimens-retail
- Rubber stamp stores-retail
- Sales barns-retail
- Stamps, philatelist-retail: except mail-order
- Stones, crystalline: rough-retail
- Swimming pools, home: not installed-retail
- Telephone stores-retail
- Telescopes-retail
- Tent shops-retail
- Tombstones-retail
- Trophy shops-retail
- Typewriter stores-retail
- Whirlpool baths-retail
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Medical Instrument & Supply Manufacturing in the US (33911a)
Revenue 2025
$105.8bn
Growth 2025
1.85%
Key Trends
Profit has been threatened by the growing presence of group purchasing organizations
Favorable demographics, government and private spending bolster demand for medical instruments
A growing baby boomer demographic will boost demand for industry products
Products and Services
US-SIC Hierarchy 5999 - Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified
US-SIC Code 5999 - Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified sits in the 2-digit Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified sector. US SIC codes can be 2 to 8 digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be.
Division: G
Division Title: Retail Trade
2 Digits 3 Digits 4 Digits
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521 Lumber and Other Building Materials Dealers
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523 Paint, Glass and Wallpaper Stores
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525 Hardware Stores
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526 Retail Nurseries, Lawn and Garden Supply Stores
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527 Mobile Home Dealers
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531 Department Stores
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533 Variety Stores
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539 Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores
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541 Grocery Stores
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542 Meat and Fish (seafood) Markets, Including
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543 Fruit and Vegetable Markets
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544 Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores
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545 Dairy Products Stores
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546 Retail Bakeries
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549 Miscellaneous Food Stores
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551 Motor Vehicle Dealers (new and Used)
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552 Motor Vehicle Dealers (used Only)
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553 Auto and Home Supply Stores
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554 Gasoline Service Stations
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555 Boat Dealers
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556 Recreational Vehicle Dealers
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557 Motorcycle Dealers
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559 Automotive Dealers, Not Elsewhere Classified
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561 Men's and Boys' Clothing and Accessory Stores
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562 Women's Clothing Stores
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563 Women's Accessory and Specialty Stores
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564 Children's and Infants' Wear Stores
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565 Family Clothing Stores
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566 Shoe Stores
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569 Miscellaneous Apparel and Accessory Stores
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571 Home Furniture and Furnishings Stores
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572 Household Appliance Stores
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573 Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, and Music Stores
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581 Eating and Drinking Places
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591 Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores
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592 Liquor Stores
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593 Used Merchandise Stores
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594 Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores
- 5941 Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops
- 5942 Book Stores
- 5943 Stationery Stores
- 5944 Jewelry Stores
- 5945 Hobby, Toy, and Game Shops
- 5946 Camera and Photographic Supply Stores
- 5947 Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops
- 5948 Luggage and Leather Goods Stores
- 5949 Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores
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596 Nonstore Retailers
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598 Fuel Dealers
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599 Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified
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Extended US-SIC Hierarchy for 5999 - Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified
For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 5999 - Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.
6 Digit SIC Codes
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599901 Answering machines-automatic
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599902 Cellular telephones-equipment & supls
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599903 Safes & vaults-dealers
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599904 Telephone equipment & supplies
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599905 Water heaters-dealers
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599906 Banners
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599907 Typewriters-supplies & attachments
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599908 Typewriters
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599909 Trophies awards & medals
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599910 Tropical fish-retail
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599911 Telescopes
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599912 Irrigation systems & equipment-retail
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599913 Surgical appliances
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599914 Sundries stores
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599915 Stamps for collectors
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599916 Hot tubs & spas-supplies & parts
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599917 Hot tubs & spas
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599918 Importers-retail
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599919 Chemicals-retail
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599920 Home health & health care equipment
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599921 Religious goods
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599922 Artificial limbs
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599923 Police equipment
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599924 Swimming pool equipment & supls-retail
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599925 Plaques
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599926 Pictures
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599927 Picture frames-dealers
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599928 Mining equipment & supplies-retail
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599929 Pet supplies & foods-retail
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599930 Pet shops
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599931 Factory outlets
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599932 Diabetic supplies
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599933 Orthopedic appliances
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599934 Mexican goods
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599935 Wood carving
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599936 Wine makers' equipment & supplies
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599937 Wicker products
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599938 Whirlpool bath equipment & supplies
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599939 Wheel chairs & scooters
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599940 Wedding supplies & services
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599941 Restaurant equipment & supplies-retail
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599942 Metaphysical supplies & services
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599943 Dry ice
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599944 Photo albums & frames
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599945 Autograph dealers
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599946 Crutches
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599947 Fraternal regalia & supplies
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599948 African goods-retail
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599949 Coin dealers supplies & etc
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599950 Church supplies
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599951 Christmas lights & decorations
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599952 Canvas products
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599953 Candles
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599954 Cake decorating equipment & supplies
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599955 Birds
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599956 Binoculars
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599957 Hair ornaments
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599958 Beer-homebrewing equipment & supplies
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599959 Incense
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599960 Baby carriages & strollers
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599961 Awnings & canopies
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599962 Furniture-repairing & refinishing supls
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599963 Plastics-products-retail
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599964 Covers-protective
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599965 Artists materials & supplies
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599966 Ethnic products & service
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599967 Artificial flowers & plants & trees
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599968 Artificial breasts
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599969 Art galleries & dealers
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599970 Aquariums & aquarium supls
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599971 Murals
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599972 Monuments
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599973 Perfume-retail
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599974 Hawaiian goods
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599975 Laces
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599976 Autographic registers & supplies
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599977 Ice
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599978 House cleaning equipment & supplies
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599979 Hearing impaired equipment & supplies
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599980 Ear molds & protective devices
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599981 Woodenware
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599982 Webbing
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599983 Protection devices-self defense
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599984 Watch straps & bands
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599985 Picnic equipment & supplies
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599986 Foot appliances
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599987 Bronze cemetery markers
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599988 Craft galleries & dealers
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599989 Art consultants
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599990 Wood products
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599991 Mausoleums
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599992 Cosmetics & perfumes-retail
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599993 Baseball sports cards & memorabilia
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599994 Graduation supplies
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599995 Pins-club school etc
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599996 Sculptors' equipment & supplies
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599997 Ear plugs
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599998 Make-up-masquerade & theatrical-retail
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599999 Miscellaneous retail stores nec
8 Digit SIC Codes
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59990000 Miscellaneous retail stores, nec
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59990100 Alarm and safety equipment stores
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59990101 Alarm signal systems
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59990102 Fire extinguishers
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59990103 Safety supplies and equipment
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59990200 Art and architectural supplies
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59990201 Architectural supplies
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59990202 Artists' supplies and materials
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59990203 Drafting equipment and supplies
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59990300 Banners, flags, decals, and posters
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59990301 Banners
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59990302 Decals
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59990303 Flags
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59990304 Posters
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59990400 Binoculars and telescopes
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59990401 Binoculars
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59990402 Telescopes
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59990500 Coins and stamps
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59990501 Coins
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59990502 Numismatist shops
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59990503 Stamps (philatelist)
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59990600 Telephone and communication equipment
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59990601 Audio-visual equipment and supplies
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59990602 Communication equipment
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59990603 Telephone equipment and systems
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59990604 Facsimile equipment
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59990605 Mobile telephones and equipment
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59990700 Engine and motor equipment and supplies
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59990701 Engines and parts, air-cooled
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59990702 Motors, electric
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59990800 Farm equipment and supplies
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59990801 Farm machinery, nec
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59990802 Farm tractors
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59990803 Feed and farm supply
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59990900 Medical apparatus and supplies
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59990901 Artificial limbs
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59990902 Convalescent equipment and supplies
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59990903 Hearing aids
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59990904 Hospital equipment and supplies
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59990905 Incontinent care products
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59990906 Orthopedic and prosthesis applications
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59990907 Technical aids for the handicapped
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59990908 Wheelchair lifts
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59991000 Monuments and tombstones
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59991001 Gravestones, finished
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59991002 Monuments, finished to custom order
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59991003 Tombstones
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59991100 Pets and pet supplies
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59991101 Aquarium supplies
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59991102 Pet food
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59991103 Pet supplies
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59991104 Pets
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59991105 Tropical fish
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59991200 Swimming pools, hot tubs, and sauna equipment and supplies
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59991201 Hot tub and spa chemicals, equipment, and supplies
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59991202 Sauna equipment and supplies
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59991203 Spas and hot tubs
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59991204 Swimming pool chemicals, equipment, and supplies
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59991205 Swimming pools, above ground
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59991206 Whirlpool baths
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59991300 Toiletries, cosmetics, and perfumes
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59991301 Cosmetics
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59991302 Perfumes and colognes
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59991303 Toilet preparations
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59991304 Hair care products
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59991400 Typewriters and business machines
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59991401 Business machines and equipment
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59991402 Photocopy machines
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59991403 Typewriters
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59991500 Gems and precious stones
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59991501 Gem stones, rough
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59991502 Stones, crystalline: rough
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59991600 Art, picture frames, and decorations
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59991601 Art dealers
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59991602 Artificial flowers
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59991603 Candle shops
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59991604 Christmas lights and decorations
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59991605 Heraldic insignia
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59991606 Picture frames, ready made
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59991607 Collectible plates
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59991700 Educational aids and electronic training materials
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59991701 Education aids, devices and supplies
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59991702 Training materials, electronic
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59991800 Infant furnishings and equipment
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59991801 Baby carriages and strollers
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59991802 Bassinets
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59991803 Child restraint seats, automotive
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59991804 Children's equipment, nec
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59991805 Children's furniture, nec
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59991806 Cribs
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59991807 High chairs
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59991808 Playpens
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59999900 Miscellaneous retail stores, nec
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59999901 Alcoholic beverage making equipment and supplies
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59999902 Auction rooms (general merchandise)
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59999903 Autograph supplies
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59999904 Awnings
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59999905 Batteries, non-automotive
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59999906 Cake decorating supplies
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59999907 Canvas products
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59999908 Cleaning equipment and supplies
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59999909 Concrete products, pre-cast
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59999910 Electronic parts and equipment
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59999911 Fireworks
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59999912 Foam and foam products
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59999913 Ice
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59999914 Insecticide
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59999915 Maps and charts
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59999916 Plumbing and heating supplies
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59999917 Police supply stores
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59999918 Razors, electric
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59999919 Religious goods
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59999920 Rock and stone specimens
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59999921 Rubber stamps
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59999922 Sales barn
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59999923 Sunglasses
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59999924 Tents
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59999925 Theater programs
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59999926 Theatrical equipment and supplies
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59999927 Trophies and plaques
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59999928 Vaults and safes
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59999929 Water purification equipment
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59999930 Packaging materials: boxes, padding, etc.
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59999931 Welding supplies
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59999932 Air purification equipment
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59999933 Fiberglass materials, except insulation
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59999934 Condoms
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