424110 — Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 424110 is 'Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 225 employees.
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of bulk printing and/or writing paper generally on rolls for further processing.
Illustrative Examples
- Bulk envelope paper merchant wholesalers
- Bulk paper (e.g., fine, printing, writing) merchant wholesalers
- Bulk groundwood paper merchant wholesalers
- Newsprint merchant wholesalers
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of stationery and office paper (e.g.,
- printer, copier) are classified in Industry 424120, Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 424110 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers |
| SBA Size Standard | 225 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 424100 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 42 → 424 → 4241 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
NAICS Structure: 424110
National Industry
Sector (2)
42
Wholesale Trade
Subsector (3)
424
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Industry Group (4)
4241
Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers
Industry (5)
42411
Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers
National Industry (6)
424110
Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5111 - Printing and Writing Paper (via SIC1987:5111→NAICS1997:42211→2002:424110→2007:424110→2012:424110→2017:424110→2022:424110)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424110:
- 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 4241
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 424110 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 424110 is 'Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 225 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 424110?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 424110 is 225 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 424110?
NAICS code 424110 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5111 - Printing and Writing Paper.