424920 — Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 424920 is 'Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 200 employees.
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of books, periodicals, and newspapers.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 424920 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers |
| SBA Size Standard | 200 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 424920 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 42 → 424 → 4249 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
NAICS Structure: 424920
National Industry
Sector (2)
42
Wholesale Trade
Subsector (3)
424
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Industry Group (4)
4249
Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Industry (5)
42492
Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers
National Industry (6)
424920
Book, Periodical, and Newspaper 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 5192 - Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers (via SIC1987:5192→NAICS1997:42292→2002:424920→2007:424920→2012:424920→2017:424920→2022:424920)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424920:
- 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 4249
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 424920 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 424920 is 'Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 200 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 424920?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 424920 is 200 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 424920?
NAICS code 424920 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5192 - Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers.