424440 — Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 424440 is 'Poultry and Poultry Product 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 poultry and/or poultry products (except canned and packaged frozen).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen poultry--are classified in Industry 424420, Packaged
- Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of canned poultry--are classified in Industry 424490, Other Grocery and
- Related Products Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of live chicks--are classified in Industry 424590, Other Farm Product Raw
- Material Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Slaughtering and dressing poultry--are classified in U.S. Industry 311615, Poultry Processing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 424440 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers |
| SBA Size Standard | 150 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: 424440
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)
42444
Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers
National Industry (6)
424440
Poultry and Poultry Product 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 5144 - Poultry and Poultry Products (via SIC1987:5144→NAICS1997:42244→2002:424440→2007:424440→2012:424440→2017:424440→2022:424440)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424440:
- 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
424410 - General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesaler...424420 - Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesaler...424430 - Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) M...424450 - Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers...424460 - Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers...424470 - Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesale...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 424440 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 424440 is 'Poultry and Poultry Product 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 424440?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 424440 is 150 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 424440?
NAICS code 424440 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5144 - Poultry and Poultry Products.