424480 — Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 424480 is 'Fresh Fruit and Vegetable 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 fresh fruits and vegetables.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 424480 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Fresh Fruit and Vegetable 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: 424480
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)
42448
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
National Industry (6)
424480
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable 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 5148 - Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (via SIC1987:5148→NAICS1997:42248→2002:424480→2007:424480→2012:424480→2017:424480→2022:424480)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424480:
- 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 424480 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 424480 is 'Fresh Fruit and Vegetable 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 424480?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 424480 is 100 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 424480?
NAICS code 424480 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5148 - Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.