424460 — Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 424460 is 'Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 100 employees.
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of fish and seafood (except canned or packaged frozen).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen fish and seafood--are classified in Industry 424420,
- Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of canned fish and seafood--are classified in Industry 424490, Other
- Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Canning, smoking, salting, drying, or freezing seafood and shucking and packing fresh shellfish--are
- classified in Industry 311710, Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 424460 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers |
| SBA Size Standard | 100 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: 424460
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)
42446
Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers
National Industry (6)
424460
Fish and Seafood 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 5146 - Fish and Seafoods (via SIC1987:5146→NAICS1997:42246→2002:424460→2007:424460→2012:424460→2017:424460→2022:424460)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424460:
- 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...424440 - Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Who...424450 - Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers...424470 - Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesale...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 424460 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 424460 is 'Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 100 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 424460?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 424460 is 100 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 424460?
NAICS code 424460 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5146 - Fish and Seafoods.