424420 — Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 424420 is 'Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 200 employees.
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen foods (except dairy products).
Illustrative Examples
- Frozen bakery products merchant wholesalers
- Packaged frozen fish merchant wholesalers
- Frozen juices merchant wholesalers
- Packaged frozen meats merchant wholesalers
- Frozen vegetables merchant wholesalers
- Packaged frozen poultry merchant wholesalers
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of frozen dairy products are classified in
- Industry 424430, Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 424420 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers |
| SBA Size Standard | 200 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 424400 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 42 → 424 → 4244 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
NAICS Structure: 424420
National Industry
Sector (2)
42
Wholesale Trade
Subsector (3)
424
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Industry Group (4)
4244
Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers
Industry (5)
42442
Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers
National Industry (6)
424420
Packaged Frozen Food 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 5142 - Packaged Frozen Foods (via SIC1987:5142→NAICS1997:42242→2002:424420→2007:424420→2012:424420→2017:424420→2022:424420)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424420:
- 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 4244
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 424420 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 424420 is 'Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 200 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 424420?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 424420 is 200 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 424420?
NAICS code 424420 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5142 - Packaged Frozen Foods.