423420 — Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of office machines and related equipment (except computers and computer peripheral equipment) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Automated teller machines (ATM) merchant wholesalers
- Calculators and calculating machines merchant wholesalers
- Cash registers merchant wholesalers
- Security safes merchant wholesalers
- Copying machines merchant wholesalers
- Point of sale terminals merchant wholesalers
- Paper shredders 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 5044 - Office Equipment (via SIC1987:5044→NAICS1997:42142→2002:423420→2007:423420→2012:423420→2017:423420→2022:423420)
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 L075 — Technical Representation Services: Office Supplies and Devices
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 423420 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 423420 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 423420? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 200 employees for NAICS code 423420 (Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 423420? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 423420 (Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5044 - Office Equipment.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 423420:
- 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 423420 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Office Equipment 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.