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Division: G - Retail Trade

US-SIC Code 5999 - Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified

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

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

  • 599901 Answering machines-automatic
  • 599902 Cellular telephones-equipment & supls
  • 599903 Safes & vaults-dealers
  • 599904 Telephone equipment & supplies
  • 599905 Water heaters-dealers
  • 599906 Banners
  • 599907 Typewriters-supplies & attachments
  • 599908 Typewriters
  • 599909 Trophies awards & medals
  • 599910 Tropical fish-retail
  • 599911 Telescopes
  • 599912 Irrigation systems & equipment-retail
  • 599913 Surgical appliances
  • 599914 Sundries stores
  • 599915 Stamps for collectors
  • 599916 Hot tubs & spas-supplies & parts
  • 599917 Hot tubs & spas
  • 599918 Importers-retail
  • 599919 Chemicals-retail
  • 599920 Home health & health care equipment
  • 599921 Religious goods
  • 599922 Artificial limbs
  • 599923 Police equipment
  • 599924 Swimming pool equipment & supls-retail
  • 599925 Plaques
  • 599926 Pictures
  • 599927 Picture frames-dealers
  • 599928 Mining equipment & supplies-retail
  • 599929 Pet supplies & foods-retail
  • 599930 Pet shops
  • 599931 Factory outlets
  • 599932 Diabetic supplies
  • 599933 Orthopedic appliances
  • 599934 Mexican goods
  • 599935 Wood carving
  • 599936 Wine makers' equipment & supplies
  • 599937 Wicker products
  • 599938 Whirlpool bath equipment & supplies
  • 599939 Wheel chairs & scooters
  • 599940 Wedding supplies & services
  • 599941 Restaurant equipment & supplies-retail
  • 599942 Metaphysical supplies & services
  • 599943 Dry ice
  • 599944 Photo albums & frames
  • 599945 Autograph dealers
  • 599946 Crutches
  • 599947 Fraternal regalia & supplies
  • 599948 African goods-retail
  • 599949 Coin dealers supplies & etc
  • 599950 Church supplies
  • 599951 Christmas lights & decorations
  • 599952 Canvas products
  • 599953 Candles
  • 599954 Cake decorating equipment & supplies
  • 599955 Birds
  • 599956 Binoculars
  • 599957 Hair ornaments
  • 599958 Beer-homebrewing equipment & supplies
  • 599959 Incense
  • 599960 Baby carriages & strollers
  • 599961 Awnings & canopies
  • 599962 Furniture-repairing & refinishing supls
  • 599963 Plastics-products-retail
  • 599964 Covers-protective
  • 599965 Artists materials & supplies
  • 599966 Ethnic products & service
  • 599967 Artificial flowers & plants & trees
  • 599968 Artificial breasts
  • 599969 Art galleries & dealers
  • 599970 Aquariums & aquarium supls
  • 599971 Murals
  • 599972 Monuments
  • 599973 Perfume-retail
  • 599974 Hawaiian goods
  • 599975 Laces
  • 599976 Autographic registers & supplies
  • 599977 Ice
  • 599978 House cleaning equipment & supplies
  • 599979 Hearing impaired equipment & supplies
  • 599980 Ear molds & protective devices
  • 599981 Woodenware
  • 599982 Webbing
  • 599983 Protection devices-self defense
  • 599984 Watch straps & bands
  • 599985 Picnic equipment & supplies
  • 599986 Foot appliances
  • 599987 Bronze cemetery markers
  • 599988 Craft galleries & dealers
  • 599989 Art consultants
  • 599990 Wood products
  • 599991 Mausoleums
  • 599992 Cosmetics & perfumes-retail
  • 599993 Baseball sports cards & memorabilia
  • 599994 Graduation supplies
  • 599995 Pins-club school etc
  • 599996 Sculptors' equipment & supplies
  • 599997 Ear plugs
  • 599998 Make-up-masquerade & theatrical-retail
  • 599999 Miscellaneous retail stores nec

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 59990000 Miscellaneous retail stores, nec
  • 59990100 Alarm and safety equipment stores
  • 59990101 Alarm signal systems
  • 59990102 Fire extinguishers
  • 59990103 Safety supplies and equipment
  • 59990200 Art and architectural supplies
  • 59990201 Architectural supplies
  • 59990202 Artists' supplies and materials
  • 59990203 Drafting equipment and supplies
  • 59990300 Banners, flags, decals, and posters
  • 59990301 Banners
  • 59990302 Decals
  • 59990303 Flags
  • 59990304 Posters
  • 59990400 Binoculars and telescopes
  • 59990401 Binoculars
  • 59990402 Telescopes
  • 59990500 Coins and stamps
  • 59990501 Coins
  • 59990502 Numismatist shops
  • 59990503 Stamps (philatelist)
  • 59990600 Telephone and communication equipment
  • 59990601 Audio-visual equipment and supplies
  • 59990602 Communication equipment
  • 59990603 Telephone equipment and systems
  • 59990604 Facsimile equipment
  • 59990605 Mobile telephones and equipment
  • 59990700 Engine and motor equipment and supplies
  • 59990701 Engines and parts, air-cooled
  • 59990702 Motors, electric
  • 59990800 Farm equipment and supplies
  • 59990801 Farm machinery, nec
  • 59990802 Farm tractors
  • 59990803 Feed and farm supply
  • 59990900 Medical apparatus and supplies
  • 59990901 Artificial limbs
  • 59990902 Convalescent equipment and supplies
  • 59990903 Hearing aids
  • 59990904 Hospital equipment and supplies
  • 59990905 Incontinent care products
  • 59990906 Orthopedic and prosthesis applications
  • 59990907 Technical aids for the handicapped
  • 59990908 Wheelchair lifts
  • 59991000 Monuments and tombstones
  • 59991001 Gravestones, finished
  • 59991002 Monuments, finished to custom order
  • 59991003 Tombstones
  • 59991100 Pets and pet supplies
  • 59991101 Aquarium supplies
  • 59991102 Pet food
  • 59991103 Pet supplies
  • 59991104 Pets
  • 59991105 Tropical fish
  • 59991200 Swimming pools, hot tubs, and sauna equipment and supplies
  • 59991201 Hot tub and spa chemicals, equipment, and supplies
  • 59991202 Sauna equipment and supplies
  • 59991203 Spas and hot tubs
  • 59991204 Swimming pool chemicals, equipment, and supplies
  • 59991205 Swimming pools, above ground
  • 59991206 Whirlpool baths
  • 59991300 Toiletries, cosmetics, and perfumes
  • 59991301 Cosmetics
  • 59991302 Perfumes and colognes
  • 59991303 Toilet preparations
  • 59991304 Hair care products
  • 59991400 Typewriters and business machines
  • 59991401 Business machines and equipment
  • 59991402 Photocopy machines
  • 59991403 Typewriters
  • 59991500 Gems and precious stones
  • 59991501 Gem stones, rough
  • 59991502 Stones, crystalline: rough
  • 59991600 Art, picture frames, and decorations
  • 59991601 Art dealers
  • 59991602 Artificial flowers
  • 59991603 Candle shops
  • 59991604 Christmas lights and decorations
  • 59991605 Heraldic insignia
  • 59991606 Picture frames, ready made
  • 59991607 Collectible plates
  • 59991700 Educational aids and electronic training materials
  • 59991701 Education aids, devices and supplies
  • 59991702 Training materials, electronic
  • 59991800 Infant furnishings and equipment
  • 59991801 Baby carriages and strollers
  • 59991802 Bassinets
  • 59991803 Child restraint seats, automotive
  • 59991804 Children's equipment, nec
  • 59991805 Children's furniture, nec
  • 59991806 Cribs
  • 59991807 High chairs
  • 59991808 Playpens
  • 59999900 Miscellaneous retail stores, nec
  • 59999901 Alcoholic beverage making equipment and supplies
  • 59999902 Auction rooms (general merchandise)
  • 59999903 Autograph supplies
  • 59999904 Awnings
  • 59999905 Batteries, non-automotive
  • 59999906 Cake decorating supplies
  • 59999907 Canvas products
  • 59999908 Cleaning equipment and supplies
  • 59999909 Concrete products, pre-cast
  • 59999910 Electronic parts and equipment
  • 59999911 Fireworks
  • 59999912 Foam and foam products
  • 59999913 Ice
  • 59999914 Insecticide
  • 59999915 Maps and charts
  • 59999916 Plumbing and heating supplies
  • 59999917 Police supply stores
  • 59999918 Razors, electric
  • 59999919 Religious goods
  • 59999920 Rock and stone specimens
  • 59999921 Rubber stamps
  • 59999922 Sales barn
  • 59999923 Sunglasses
  • 59999924 Tents
  • 59999925 Theater programs
  • 59999926 Theatrical equipment and supplies
  • 59999927 Trophies and plaques
  • 59999928 Vaults and safes
  • 59999929 Water purification equipment
  • 59999930 Packaging materials: boxes, padding, etc.
  • 59999931 Welding supplies
  • 59999932 Air purification equipment
  • 59999933 Fiberglass materials, except insulation
  • 59999934 Condoms

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Each US SIC Code is part of a Division, which corresponds with a numerical range. Select a Division category from the table below, then drill down to discover the industries within that Division.

Division US-SIC Code Sector title
A 01-09 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
B 10-14 Mining
C 15-17 Construction
D 20-39 Manufacturing
E 40-49 Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services
F 50-51 Wholesale Trade
G 52-59 Retail Trade
H 60-67 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
I 70-89 Services
J 90-99 Public Administration

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