424430 — Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 424430 is 'Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) 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 dairy products (except dried or canned).
Illustrative Examples
- Butter merchant wholesalers
- Fluid milk (except canned) merchant wholesalers
- Cheese merchant wholesalers
- Ice cream and ices merchant wholesalers
- Cream merchant wholesalers
- Yogurt merchant wholesalers
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Merchant wholesale distribution of dried or canned dairy products and dairy substitutes--are classified in
- Industry 424490, Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Pasteurizing and bottling milk--are classified in U.S. Industry 311511, Fluid Milk Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 424430 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) 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: 424430
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)
42443
Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers
National Industry (6)
424430
Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) 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 5143 - Dairy Products, Except Dried or Canned (via SIC1987:5143→NAICS1997:42243→2002:424430→2007:424430→2012:424430→2017:424430→2022:424430)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424430:
- 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 424430 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 424430 is 'Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) 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 424430?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 424430 is 200 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 424430?
NAICS code 424430 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5143 - Dairy Products, Except Dried or Canned.