423220 — Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of home furnishings and/or housewares (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Carpet merchant wholesalers
- Floor coverings (except wood flooring) merchant wholesalers
- Glassware, household-type, merchant wholesalers
- Chinaware, household-type, merchant wholesalers
- Lamps (i.e., lighting fixtures) merchant wholesalers
- Household-type cooking utensils merchant wholesalers
- Curtains merchant wholesalers
- Draperies merchant wholesalers
- Linens (e.g., bath, bed, table) merchant wholesalers
- Window shades and blinds merchant wholesalers
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5023 - Homefurnishings (via SIC1987:5023→NAICS1997:42122→2002:423220→2007:423220→2012:423220→2017:423220→2022:423220)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 7290 — Miscellaneous Household and Commercial Furnishings and Appliances
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 423220 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 423220 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 423220? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 100 employees for NAICS code 423220 (Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 423220? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 423220 (Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5023 - Homefurnishings.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 423220:
- 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.
- NAICS 423220 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers).
- 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.