What's the NAICS and SIC code for a freight broker or forwarder?
For a freight broker or forwarder, use NAICS 488510 (Freight Transportation Arrangement) in the US and SIC 52290 (Other transportation support activities) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
488510 Freight Transportation Arrangement
Freight Transportation Arrangement, including freight forwarding and customs brokers.
SBA small business limit: $20 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
52290 Other transportation support activities
Other transportation support activities, where ONS indexes freight broker and forwarding agents.
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 484121 | General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload | you run your own trucks |
| SIC 49410 | Freight transport by road | you run your own lorries |
Good to know
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Related business types
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.