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424310 — Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers

NAICS 424310 is 'Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 100 employees (defined under 13 CFR § 121.201).

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

NAICS Structure: 424310 National Industry
Sector (2)
42
Wholesale Trade
Subsector (3)
424
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Industry Group (4)
4243
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers
Industry (5)
42431
Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers
National Industry (6)
424310
Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers

Legacy SIC Concordance

Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.

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.

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