424120 — Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 424120 is 'Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 150 employees.
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of stationery, office supplies, and/or gift wrap.
Illustrative Examples
- Photocopy supplies merchant wholesalers
- Envelopes merchant wholesalers
- Social stationery merchant wholesalers
- File cards and folders merchant wholesalers
- Greeting cards merchant wholesalers
- Office paper (e.g., printer, copier) merchant wholesalers
- Writing pens merchant wholesalers
- Pencils merchant wholesalers
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 424120 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers |
| SBA Size Standard | 150 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: 424120
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)
42412
Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
National Industry (6)
424120
Stationery and Office Supplies 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 5112 - Stationery and Office Supplies (via SIC1987:5112→NAICS1997:42212→2002:424120→2007:424120→2012:424120→2017:424120→2022:424120)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424120:
- 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 424120 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 424120 is 'Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 150 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 424120?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 424120 is 150 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 424120?
NAICS code 424120 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5112 - Stationery and Office Supplies.