423690 — Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of electronic parts and equipment (except electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and construction materials; electrical and electronic appliances; and television sets and radios) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Blank compact discs (CDs) merchant wholesalers
- Blank digital video discs (DVDs) merchant wholesalers
- Broadcasting equipment merchant wholesalers
- Cellular telephones merchant wholesalers
- Communications equipment merchant wholesalers
- Modems and routers merchant wholesalers
- Radar equipment merchant wholesalers
- Teleconferencing equipment merchant wholesalers
- Unloaded computer boards 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 5065 - Electronic Parts and Equipment, NEC (via SIC1987:5065→NAICS1997:42169→2002:423690→2007:423690→2012:423690→2017:423690→2022:423690)
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 L059 — Technical Representation Services: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 423690 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 423690 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 423690? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 250 employees for NAICS code 423690 (Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 423690? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 423690 (Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5065 - Electronic Parts and Equipment, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 423690:
- 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 423690 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Other Electronic Parts and 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.