423850 — Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of specialized equipment and supplies of the type used by service establishments (except specialized equipment and supplies used in offices, stores, hotels, restaurants, schools, health and medical facilities, photographic facilities, and specialized equipment used in transportation and construction activities) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Amusement park equipment merchant wholesalers
- Beauty parlor equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Car wash equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Drycleaning equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Voting machines merchant wholesalers
- Janitorial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Undertakers' equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
- Upholsterers' equipment and supplies (except fabrics) merchant wholesalers
- Water treatment equipment, municipal, 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 5087 - Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies (via SIC1987:5087→NAICS1997:42185→2002:423850→2007:423850→2012:423850→2017:423850→2022:423850)
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 423850 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 423850 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 423850? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 125 employees for NAICS code 423850 (Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 423850? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 423850 (Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5087 - Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 423850:
- 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 423850 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies 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.