424350 — Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of clothing and clothing accessories (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Baby bottles merchant wholesalers
- Diapers (except disposable) merchant wholesalers
- Dresses merchant wholesalers
- Fur clothing merchant wholesalers
- Handbags merchant wholesalers
- Hosiery merchant wholesalers
- Lingerie merchant wholesalers
- Millinery merchant wholesalers
- Nightwear merchant wholesalers
- Outerwear merchant wholesalers
- Sportswear merchant wholesalers
- Swimwear 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 5136 - Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings (via SIC1987:5136→NAICS1997:42232→2002:424320→2007:424320→2012:424320→2017:424320→2022:424350)
- SIC 5137 - Women's, Children's and Infants' Clothing and Accessories (via SIC1987:5137→NAICS1997:42233→2002:424330→2007:424330→2012:424330→2017:424330→2022:424350)
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 L083 — Technical Representation Services: Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents and Flags
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 424350 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424350 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424350? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 150 employees for NAICS code 424350 (Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424350? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424350 (Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5136 - Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings, 5137 - Women's, Children's and Infants' Clothing and Accessories.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424350:
- 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 424350 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Clothing and Clothing Accessories 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.