423620 — Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of household-type gas and electric appliances (except water heaters and heating stoves (i.e., noncooking)), room air-conditioners, and/or household-type audio or video equipment (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Household-type sewing machines merchant wholesalers
- Household-type radios (including automotive) merchant wholesalers
- Household-type video cameras merchant wholesalers
- Household-type refrigerators merchant wholesalers
- Television sets merchant wholesalers
- Toothbrushes, electric, merchant wholesalers
- Curling irons, electric, 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 5064 - Electrical Appliances, Television and Radio Sets (via SIC1987:5064→NAICS1997:42162→2002:423620→2007:423620→2012:423620→2017:423620→2022:423620)
- SIC 5074 - Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (via SIC1987:5074→NAICS1997:42172→2002:423720→2007:423720→2012:423620→2017:423620→2022:423620)
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 L072 — Technical Representation Services: Household and Commercial Furnishings and Appliances
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 423620 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 423620 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 423620? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 225 employees for NAICS code 423620 (Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 423620? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 423620 (Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5064 - Electrical Appliances, Television and Radio Sets, 5074 - Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 423620:
- 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 423620 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics 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.