SIC 5047 — Medical, Dental and Hospital Equipment and Supplies
Description & Classification
SIC code 5047 representing 'Medical, Dental and Hospital Equipment and Supplies' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 425120 - Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (via SIC1987:5047→NAICS1997:42145→2002:425120→2007:425120→2012:425120→2017:425120→2022:425120)
- NAICS 423450 - Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (via SIC1987:5047→NAICS1997:42145→2002:423450→2007:423450→2012:423450→2017:423450→2022:423450)
- NAICS 456199 - All Other Health and Personal Care Retailers (via SIC1987:5047→NAICS1997:446199→2002:446199→2007:446199→2012:446199→2017:446199→2022:456199)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 5047 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Medical, Dental and Hospital Equipment and Supplies |
| Division | Division F: Wholesale Trade |
| Major Group | Major Group 50: Wholesale Trade - Durable Goods |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 5047:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 50 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 50
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 5047 represent?
SIC 5047 is 'Medical, Dental and Hospital Equipment and Supplies', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 50: Wholesale Trade - Durable Goods (Division F: Wholesale Trade); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 425120 (Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers), 423450 (Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 5047?
SIC code 5047 maps to modern NAICS codes: 425120 - Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers, 423450 - Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, 456199 - All Other Health and Personal Care Retailers.