424820 — Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of wine, distilled alcoholic beverages, and/or neutral spirits and ethyl alcohol used in blended wines and distilled liquors.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 424820 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers |
| SBA Size Standard | 250 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 424800 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 42 → 424 → 4248 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5182 - Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (via SIC1987:5182→NAICS1997:42282→2002:424820→2007:424820→2012:424820→2017:424820→2022:424820)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424820:
- 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 4248
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 424820 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 424820 is 'Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 250 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 424820?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 424820 is 250 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 424820?
NAICS code 424820 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5182 - Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverages.