424110 — Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of bulk printing and/or writing paper generally on rolls for further processing (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Bulk envelope paper merchant wholesalers
- Bulk paper (e.g., fine, printing, writing) merchant wholesalers
- Bulk groundwood paper merchant wholesalers
- Newsprint merchant wholesalers
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of stationery and office paper (e.g.,
- printer, copier) are classified in Industry 424120, Stationery and Office Supplies 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 5111 - Printing and Writing Paper (via SIC1987:5111→NAICS1997:42211→2002:424110→2007:424110→2012:424110→2017:424110→2022:424110)
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 424110 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424110 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424110? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 225 employees for NAICS code 424110 (Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424110? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424110 (Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5111 - Printing and Writing Paper.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424110:
- 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 424110 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Printing and Writing Paper 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.