424210 — Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of biological and medical products; botanical drugs and herbs; and pharmaceutical products intended for internal and/or external consumption in such forms as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions.
Illustrative Examples
- Antibiotics merchant wholesalers
- Endocrine substances merchant wholesalers
- Blood derivatives merchant wholesalers
- In-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics merchant wholesalers
- Drugs merchant wholesalers
- Botanicals merchant wholesalers
- Vaccines merchant wholesalers
- Cosmetics merchant wholesalers
- Vitamins merchant wholesalers
- Veterinarians' medicines merchant wholesalers
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 424210 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers |
| SBA Size Standard | 250 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 424210 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 42 → 424 → 4242 |
| 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 5122 - Drugs, Drug Proprietaries, and Druggists’ Sundries (via SIC1987:5122→NAICS1997:42221→2002:424210→2007:424210→2012:424210→2017:424210→2022:424210)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424210:
- 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 4242
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 424210 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 424210 is 'Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 250 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 424210?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 424210 is 250 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 424210?
NAICS code 424210 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5122 - Drugs, Drug Proprietaries, and Druggists’ Sundries.