423440 — Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of commercial and related machines and equipment (except photographic equipment and supplies; office equipment; and computers and computer peripheral equipment and software) generally used in restaurants and stores (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Balances and scales (except laboratory) merchant wholesalers
- Commercial shelving merchant wholesalers
- Coin- or card-operated merchandising machine merchant wholesalers
- Electrical signs merchant wholesalers
- Commercial chinaware merchant wholesalers
- Partitions merchant wholesalers
- Commercial cooking equipment merchant wholesalers
- Store fixtures (except refrigerated) merchant wholesalers
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Merchant wholesale distribution of photographic equipment and supplies--are classified in Industry
- 423410, Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of office machines and related equipment--are classified in Industry
- 423420, Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of computers, computer peripheral equipment, and packaged computer
- software--are classified in Industry 423430, Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software
- Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of laboratory scales and balances (except medical and dental)--are
- classified in Industry 423490, Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of refrigerated store fixtures--are classified in Industry 423740,
- Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies 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 5046 - Commercial Equipment, NEC (via SIC1987:5046→NAICS1997:42144→2002:423440→2007:423440→2012:423440→2017:423440→2022:423440)
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 423440 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 423440 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 423440? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 100 employees for NAICS code 423440 (Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 423440? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 423440 (Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5046 - Commercial Equipment, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 423440:
- 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 423440 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Other Commercial 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.