Canadian industry

493120 Refrigerated warehousing and storage

Entreposage frigorifique

Official definition

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating refrigerated warehousing and storage facilities. These establishments provide public and contract warehouse and storage services, using equipment designed to keep goods frozen or refrigerated. The services provided include blast freezing, tempering and modified atmosphere storage, in addition to the warehousing services typically provided by establishments in this industry group.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleRefrigerated warehousing and storage
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelCanadian industry
Parent code49312 - Refrigerated warehousing and storage
International correspondenceH5210*
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-05-05
Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic Description
Tax authorityCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifierBusiness 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 requirementsBusiness Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authorityTransport Canada and provincial transportation ministries

Exclusions

  • cold storage locker rental (self storage) (See 531130 Self-storage mini-warehouses (US))
  • frozen food locker rental (self storage) (See 531130 Self-storage mini-warehouses (US))
  • storing garments and furs for individuals (See 812320 Dry cleaning and laundry services (except coin-operated) (US))

Examples

  • bonded cold storage warehousing
  • cold storage locker service (except self storage)
  • fur storage service for the trade
  • bonded cold storage warehousing
  • cheese warehouses
  • cold storage locker service (except self storage)
  • cold storage service
  • cold storage warehouse
  • frozen food locker rental (except self storage)
  • frozen food storage service for the trade
  • fur storage service for the trade
  • storage plant, cold
  • storage service, refrigerated goods
  • warehouse service, refrigerated

Classification Confidence Score

5 of 6 factors passing

8/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalkISIC Rev. 4 mapping: H5210*
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedSME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export matchNo direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalkLegacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles

When you might need code 493120

These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.

01 493120
Refrigerated warehousing and storage

Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 493120 Refrigerated warehousing and storage. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.

02 493120
bonded cold storage warehousing

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as bonded cold storage warehousing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 493120 Refrigerated warehousing and storage to a business file.

03 493120
cold storage locker service (except self storage)

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as cold storage locker service (except self storage). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 493120 Refrigerated warehousing and storage to a business file.

04 493120
fur storage service for the trade

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as fur storage service for the trade. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 493120 Refrigerated warehousing and storage to a business file.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.

WarehousingFleet supportFreight movementCourier deliveryTerminal operationsPassenger transport

In this section

  • 493120Refrigerated warehousing and storage

Commonly confused with

531130 — Self-storage mini-warehouses

cold storage locker rental (self storage) (See 531130 Self-storage mini-warehouses (US))

812320 — Dry cleaning and laundry services (except coin-operated)

storing garments and furs for individuals (See 812320 Dry cleaning and laundry services (except coi...

ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence

H5210*Warehousing and storage

Approximate correspondence

Refrigerated warehousing and storage

US NAICS reference493120 - Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage

Source row

493120Refrigerated warehousing and storage

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 493120 cover?

Refrigerated warehousing and storage: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating refrigerated warehousing and storage facilities. These establishments provide public and contract warehouse and storage services, using equipment designed to keep goods frozen or r...

Which level of the hierarchy is 493120?

It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 493120?

It rolls up to 49312 Refrigerated warehousing and storage.

Should I stop at 493120 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 493120?

No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Are there exclusion notes for 493120?

Yes. 3 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.

Does 493120 include illustrative examples?

Yes. 14 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, Terminal operations, Passenger transport.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 493120?

Yes. The page shows H5210* Warehousing and storage.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage.

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.