SIC Industry Description

Industry: 5999—Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified

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.

Architectural supplies—retail	Ice dealers—retail
Art dealers—retail	Monuments, finished to custom order—retail
Artificial flowers—retail	Orthopedic and artificial limb stores—retail
Artists' supply and material stores—retail	Pet food stores—retail
Auction rooms (general merchandise)—retail	Pet shops—retail
Autograph and philatelist supply stores—retail	Picture frames, ready-made—retail
Awning shops—retail	Police supply stores—retail
Baby carriages—retail	Religious goods stores (other than books)—retail
Banner shops—retail	Rock and stone specimens—retail
Binoculars—retail	Rubber stamp stores—retail
Cake decorating supplies—retail	Sales barns—retail
Candle shops—retail	Stamps, philatelist—retail: except mail-order
Coin shops—retail, except mail-order	Stones, crystalline: rough—retail
Cosmetics stores—retail	Swimming pools, home: not installed—retail
Electric razor shops—retail	Telephone stores—retail
Fireworks—retail	Telescopes—retail
Flag shops—retail	Tent shops—retail
Gem stones, rough—retail	Tombstones—retail
Gravestones, finished—retail	Trophy shops—retail
Hearing aids—retail	Typewriter stores—retail
Hot tub—retail	Whirlpool baths—retail

Codes	Titles	Number of US Businesses
5999	Miscellaneous Retail Stores, Nec	205,503
599900	Miscellaneous retail stores, nec	71,886
59990000	Miscellaneous retail stores, nec	71,886
599901	Alarm and safety equipment stores	6,333
59990100	Alarm and safety equipment stores	4,261
59990101	Alarm signal systems	658
59990102	Fire extinguishers	805
59990103	Safety supplies and equipment	609
599902	Art and architectural supplies	1,031
59990200	Art and architectural supplies	200
59990201	Architectural supplies	106
59990202	Artists' supplies and materials	650
59990203	Drafting equipment and supplies	75
599903	Banners, flags, decals, and posters	2,293
59990300	Banners, flags, decals, and posters	261
59990301	Banners	540
59990302	Decals	394
59990303	Flags	937
59990304	Posters	161
599904	Binoculars and telescopes	105
59990400	Binoculars and telescopes	38
59990401	Binoculars	25
59990402	Telescopes	42
599905	Coins and stamps	2,557
59990500	Coins and stamps	61
59990501	Coins	2,290
59990502	Numismatist shops	18
59990503	Stamps (philatelist)	188
599906	Telephone and communication equipment	19,389
59990600	Telephone and communication equipment	1,439
59990601	Audio-visual equipment and supplies	5,811
59990602	Communication equipment	719
59990603	Telephone equipment and systems	3,816
59990604	Facsimile equipment	56
59990605	Mobile telephones and equipment	7,548
599907	Engine and motor equipment and supplies	527
59990700	Engine and motor equipment and supplies	286
59990701	Engines and parts, air-cooled	74
59990702	Motors, electric	167
599908	Farm equipment and supplies	5,298
59990800	Farm equipment and supplies	1,717
59990801	Farm machinery, nec	546
59990802	Farm tractors	230
59990803	Feed and farm supply	2,805
599909	Medical apparatus and supplies	13,869
59990900	Medical apparatus and supplies	3,647
59990901	Artificial limbs	298
59990902	Convalescent equipment and supplies	78
59990903	Hearing aids	7,263
59990904	Hospital equipment and supplies	756
59990905	Incontinent care products	18
59990906	Orthopedic and prosthesis applications	1,025
59990907	Technical aids for the handicapped	99
59990908	Wheelchair lifts	142
599910	Monuments and tombstones	3,050
59991000	Monuments and tombstones	748
59991001	Gravestones, finished	83
59991002	Monuments, finished to custom order	2,114
59991003	Tombstones	105
599911	Pets and pet supplies	16,975
59991100	Pets and pet supplies	5,205
59991101	Aquarium supplies	547
59991102	Pet food	1,018
59991103	Pet supplies	2,542
59991104	Pets	7,303
59991105	Tropical fish	360
599912	Swimming pools, hot tubs, and sauna equipment and supplies	8,815
59991200	Swimming pools, hot tubs, and sauna equipment and supplies	5,446
59991201	Hot tub and spa chemicals, equipment, and supplies	155
59991202	Sauna equipment and supplies	56
59991203	Spas and hot tubs	698
59991204	Swimming pool chemicals, equipment, and supplies	1,849
59991205	Swimming pools, above ground	589
59991206	Whirlpool baths	22
599913	Toiletries, cosmetics, and perfumes	17,057
59991300	Toiletries, cosmetics, and perfumes	2,393
59991301	Cosmetics	10,680
59991302	Perfumes and colognes	2,201
59991303	Toilet preparations	51
59991304	Hair care products	1,732
599914	Typewriters and business machines	2,021
59991400	Typewriters and business machines	170
59991401	Business machines and equipment	1,250
59991402	Photocopy machines	526
59991403	Typewriters	75
599915	Gems and precious stones	631
59991500	Gems and precious stones	560
59991501	Gem stones, rough	29
59991502	Stones, crystalline: rough	42
599916	Art, picture frames, and decorations	8,052
59991600	Art, picture frames, and decorations	1,139
59991601	Art dealers	3,679
59991602	Artificial flowers	301
59991603	Candle shops	1,015
59991604	Christmas lights and decorations	285
59991605	Heraldic insignia	10
59991606	Picture frames, ready made	1,586
59991607	Collectible plates	37
599917	Educational aids and electronic training materials	785
59991700	Educational aids and electronic training materials	450
59991701	Education aids, devices and supplies	279
59991702	Training materials, electronic	56
599918	Infant furnishings and equipment	647
59991800	Infant furnishings and equipment	262
59991801	Baby carriages and strollers	91
59991802	Bassinets	2
59991803	Child restraint seats, automotive	5
59991804	Children's equipment, nec	61
59991805	Children's furniture, nec	106
59991806	Cribs	103
59991807	High chairs	5
59991808	Playpens	12
599999	Miscellaneous retail stores, nec, nec	24,182
59999901	Alcoholic beverage making equipment and supplies	1,402
59999902	Auction rooms (general merchandise)	738
59999903	Autograph supplies	61
59999904	Awnings	856
59999905	Batteries, non-automotive	271
59999906	Cake decorating supplies	199
59999907	Canvas products	98
59999908	Cleaning equipment and supplies	938
59999909	Concrete products, pre-cast	128
59999910	Electronic parts and equipment	5,722
59999911	Fireworks	1,136
59999912	Foam and foam products	95
59999913	Ice	2,182
59999914	Insecticide	51
59999915	Maps and charts	89
59999916	Plumbing and heating supplies	1,014
59999917	Police supply stores	195
59999918	Razors, electric	12
59999919	Religious goods	637
59999920	Rock and stone specimens	329
59999921	Rubber stamps	169
59999922	Sales barn	79
59999923	Sunglasses	467
59999924	Tents	555
59999925	Theater programs	594
59999926	Theatrical equipment and supplies	82
59999927	Trophies and plaques	3,024
59999928	Vaults and safes	137
59999929	Water purification equipment	1,641
59999930	Packaging materials: boxes, padding, etc.	541
59999931	Welding supplies	370
59999932	Air purification equipment	210
59999933	Fiberglass materials, except insulation	48
59999934	Condoms	112