424470 — Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 424470 is 'Meat and Meat 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 meats and meat products (except canned and packaged frozen) and/or lard.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen meats--are classified in Industry 424420, Packaged
- Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of canned meats--are classified in Industry 424490, Other Grocery and
- Related Products Merchant Wholesalers;
- Preparing boxed beef from purchased carcasses--are classified in U.S. Industry 311612, Meat Processed
- from Carcasses;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of poultry and/or poultry products (except canned and packaged frozen)--
- are classified in Industry 424440, Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of fish and seafood (except canned and packaged frozen)--are classified in
- Industry 424460, Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 424470 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Meat and Meat 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: 424470
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)
42447
Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers
National Industry (6)
424470
Meat and Meat 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 5147 - Meat and Meat Products (via SIC1987:5147→NAICS1997:42247→2002:424470→2007:424470→2012:424470→2017:424470→2022:424470)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424470:
- 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...424460 - Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 424470 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 424470 is 'Meat and Meat 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 424470?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 424470 is 150 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 424470?
NAICS code 424470 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5147 - Meat and Meat Products.