Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air, surface or combined courier delivery services.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Couriers |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 49211 - Couriers |
| International correspondence | H5320* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-08-13 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Transport Canada and provincial transportation ministries |
Inclusions
- courier establishments of the Post Office
Exclusions
- providing local messenger and delivery services, including bicycle couriers (See 492210 Local messengers and local delivery)
Examples
- courier service
- parcel delivery, private
- courier establishments of the Post Office
- courier operation (separate establishment) of post office
- courier service
- courier services (air)
- letter delivery, private (air)
- messenger service, courier
- parcel delivery service, courier
- parcel delivery, private
- parcel delivery, private (air)
- parcel express service, courier
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
courier serviceparcel delivery, privatecourier establishments of the Post Officecourier operation (separate establishment) of post officecourier services (air)
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-08-13
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-08-13)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: H5320*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 492110
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
492110
Couriers
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 492110 Couriers. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
492110
courier service
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as courier service. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 492110 Couriers to a business file.
03
492110
parcel delivery, private
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as parcel delivery, private. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 492110 Couriers to a business file.
04
492110
courier establishments of the Post Office
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as courier establishments of the Post Office. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 492110 Couriers to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 492110Couriers
Commonly confused with
492210 — Local messengers and local delivery
providing local messenger and delivery services, including bicycle couriers (See 492210 Local messe...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
H5320*Courier activities
Approximate correspondence
Couriers (including air)
US NAICS reference492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services
Source row
492110Couriers
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 492110 cover?
Couriers: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air, surface or combined courier delivery services.
Which level of the hierarchy is 492110?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 492110?
It rolls up to 49211 Couriers.
Should I stop at 492110 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 492110?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 492110?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 492110 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 12 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Warehousing, Fleet support, Freight movement, Courier delivery.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 492110?
Yes. The page shows H5320* Courier activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Couriers and Express Delivery Services.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.