423830 — Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in manufacturing, oil well, and warehousing activities.
Illustrative Examples
- Fluid power transmission equipment merchant wholesalers
- Metalworking machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Food processing machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Oil well machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
- Material handling machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 423830 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers |
| SBA Size Standard | 100 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 423800 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 42 → 423 → 4238 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5084 - Industrial Machinery and Equipment (via SIC1987:5084→NAICS1997:42183→2002:423830→2007:423830→2012:423830→2017:423830→2022:423830)
- SIC 5085 - Industrial Supplies (via SIC1987:5085→NAICS1997:42183→2002:423830→2007:423830→2012:423830→2017:423830→2022:423830)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 423830:
- Sector 42 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Wholesale Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 4238
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 423830 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 423830 is 'Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 100 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 423830?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 423830 is 100 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 423830?
NAICS code 423830 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5084 - Industrial Machinery and Equipment, 5085 - Industrial Supplies.