423850 — Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of specialized equipment and supplies of the type used by service establishments (except specialized equipment and supplies used in offices, stores, hotels, restaurants, schools, health and medical facilities, photographic facilities, and specialized equipment used in transportation and construction activities).
Illustrative Examples
- Amusement park equipment merchant wholesalers
- Beauty parlor equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Car wash equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Drycleaning equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Voting machines merchant wholesalers
- Janitorial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Undertakers' equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Upholsterers' equipment and supplies (except fabrics) merchant wholesalers
- Water treatment equipment, municipal, merchant wholesalers
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 423850 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers |
| SBA Size Standard | 125 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 5087 - Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies (via SIC1987:5087→NAICS1997:42185→2002:423850→2007:423850→2012:423850→2017:423850→2022:423850)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 423850:
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 423850 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 423850 is 'Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 125 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 423850?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 423850 is 125 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 423850?
NAICS code 423850 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5087 - Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies.