423860 — Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of transportation equipment and supplies (except marine pleasure craft and motor vehicles) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Aircraft merchant wholesalers
- Railroad cars merchant wholesalers
- Ships merchant wholesalers
- Motorized passenger golf carts merchant wholesalers
- Boats (except pleasure) 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 5088 - Transportation Equipment and Supplies, Except Motor Vehicles (via SIC1987:5088→NAICS1997:42186→2002:423860→2007:423860→2012:423860→2017:423860→2022:423860)
- SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:42186→2002:423860→2007:423860→2012:423860→2017:423860→2022:423860)
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 L078 — Technical Representation Services: Recreational and Athletic Equipment
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 423860 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 423860 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 423860? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 175 employees for NAICS code 423860 (Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 423860? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 423860 (Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5088 - Transportation Equipment and Supplies, Except Motor Vehicles, 7389 - Business Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 423860:
- 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 423860 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) 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.