424310 — Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of piece goods, fabrics, knitting yarns (except industrial), thread and other notions, and/or hair accessories (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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 5131 - Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods (via SIC1987:5131→NAICS1997:42231→2002:424310→2007:424310→2012:424310→2017:424310→2022:424310)
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 Q517 — Pharmacy Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 424310 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424310 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424310? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 100 employees for NAICS code 424310 (Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424310? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424310 (Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5131 - Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424310:
- 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 424310 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods 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.