424430 — Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of dairy products (except dried or canned) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Butter merchant wholesalers
- Fluid milk (except canned) merchant wholesalers
- Cheese merchant wholesalers
- Ice cream and ices merchant wholesalers
- Cream merchant wholesalers
- Yogurt merchant wholesalers
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Merchant wholesale distribution of dried or canned dairy products and dairy substitutes--are classified in
- Industry 424490, Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Pasteurizing and bottling milk--are classified in U.S. Industry 311511, Fluid Milk Manufacturing.
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 5143 - Dairy Products, Except Dried or Canned (via SIC1987:5143→NAICS1997:42243→2002:424430→2007:424430→2012:424430→2017:424430→2022:424430)
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 8940 — Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 424430 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424430 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424430? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 200 employees for NAICS code 424430 (Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424430? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424430 (Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5143 - Dairy Products, Except Dried or Canned.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424430:
- 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 424430 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) 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.