424440 — Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of poultry and/or poultry products (except canned and packaged frozen) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen poultry--are classified in Industry 424420, Packaged
- Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of canned poultry--are classified in Industry 424490, Other Grocery and
- Related Products Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of live chicks--are classified in Industry 424590, Other Farm Product Raw
- Material Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Slaughtering and dressing poultry--are classified in U.S. Industry 311615, Poultry Processing.
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 5144 - Poultry and Poultry Products (via SIC1987:5144→NAICS1997:42244→2002:424440→2007:424440→2012:424440→2017:424440→2022:424440)
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 8910 — Dairy Foods and Eggs
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 424440 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424440 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424440? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 150 employees for NAICS code 424440 (Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424440? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424440 (Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5144 - Poultry and Poultry Products.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424440:
- 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 424440 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Poultry and Poultry Product 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.