423410 — Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of photographic equipment and supplies (except office equipment) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Photofinishing equipment merchant wholesalers
- Television cameras merchant wholesalers
- Photographic camera equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Video cameras (except household-type) merchant wholesalers
- Photographic film and plates merchant wholesalers
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Merchant wholesale distribution of household-type video cameras--are classified in Industry 423620,
- Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of office equipment, such as photocopy and microfilm equipment--are
- classified in Industry 423420, Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Selling video security systems and providing system installation, repair, or monitoring services (except
- closed-circuit (CCTV))--are classified in U.S. Industry 561621, Security Systems Services (except
- Locksmiths).
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 5043 - Photographic Equipment and Supplies (via SIC1987:5043→NAICS1997:42141→2002:423410→2007:423410→2012:423410→2017:423410→2022:423410)
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 L067 — Technical Representation Services: Photographic Equipment
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 423410 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 423410 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 423410? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 200 employees for NAICS code 423410 (Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 423410? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 423410 (Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5043 - Photographic Equipment and Supplies.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 423410:
- 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 423410 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Photographic Equipment and Supplies 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.