424130 — Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of kraft wrapping and other coarse paper, paperboard, converted paper (except stationery and office supplies), and/or related disposable plastics products (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Corrugated paper merchant wholesalers
- Paper and disposable plastics tableware (e.g., utensils, dishes, cups) merchant wholesalers
- Paper napkins merchant wholesalers
- Paperboard and disposable plastics boxes and containers merchant wholesalers
- Plastics bags merchant wholesalers
- Paper and disposable plastics shipping supplies merchant wholesalers
- Paper towels merchant wholesalers
- Paper bags merchant wholesalers
- Sanitary paper products merchant wholesalers
- Wrapping paper (except gift wrap) merchant wholesalers
- Waxed paper merchant wholesalers
- Plastics foam products, disposable (except packaging, packing), merchant wholesalers
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Merchant wholesale distribution of stationery, office supplies, and/or gift wrap--are classified in Industry
- 424120, Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of plastics foam packing and packaging materials--are classified in
- Industry 423840, Industrial 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 5113 - Industrial and Personal Service Paper (via SIC1987:5113→NAICS1997:42213→2002:424130→2007:424130→2012:424130→2017:424130→2022:424130)
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 424130 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424130 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424130? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 150 employees for NAICS code 424130 (Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424130? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424130 (Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5113 - Industrial and Personal Service Paper.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424130:
- 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 424130 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Industrial and Personal Service 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.