423460 — Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of professional equipment, instruments, and/or goods sold, prescribed, or used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Binoculars merchant wholesalers
- Optometric equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Ophthalmic frames merchant wholesalers
- Sunglasses merchant wholesalers
- Ophthalmic lenses 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 5048 - Ophthalmic Goods (via SIC1987:5048→NAICS1997:42146→2002:423460→2007:423460→2012:423460→2017:423460→2022:423460)
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 L099 — Technical Representation Services: Miscellaneous
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 423460 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 423460 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 423460? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 175 employees for NAICS code 423460 (Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 423460? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 423460 (Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5048 - Ophthalmic Goods.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 423460:
- 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 423460 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Ophthalmic Goods 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.