424520 — Livestock Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 424520 is 'Livestock Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 125 employees.
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of livestock (except horses and mules).
Illustrative Examples
- Cattle merchant wholesalers
- Hogs merchant wholesalers
- Goats merchant wholesalers
- Sheep merchant wholesalers
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of horses and mules are classified in
- Industry 424590, Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 424520 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Livestock Merchant Wholesalers |
| SBA Size Standard | 125 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 424500 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 42 → 424 → 4245 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
NAICS Structure: 424520
National Industry
Sector (2)
42
Wholesale Trade
Subsector (3)
424
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Industry Group (4)
4245
Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers
Industry (5)
42452
Livestock Merchant Wholesalers
National Industry (6)
424520
Livestock 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 5154 - Livestock (via SIC1987:5154→NAICS1997:42252→2002:424520→2007:424520→2012:424520→2017:424520→2022:424520)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424520:
- 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 4245
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 424520 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 424520 is 'Livestock Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 125 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 424520?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 424520 is 125 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 424520?
NAICS code 424520 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5154 - Livestock.