424460 — Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of fish and seafood (except canned or packaged frozen) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen fish and seafood--are classified in Industry 424420,
- Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of canned fish and seafood--are classified in Industry 424490, Other
- Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Canning, smoking, salting, drying, or freezing seafood and shucking and packing fresh shellfish--are
- classified in Industry 311710, Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging.
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 5146 - Fish and Seafoods (via SIC1987:5146→NAICS1997:42246→2002:424460→2007:424460→2012:424460→2017:424460→2022:424460)
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 8925 — Sugar, Confectionery, and Nuts
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 424460 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424460 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424460? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 100 employees for NAICS code 424460 (Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424460? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424460 (Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5146 - Fish and Seafoods.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424460:
- 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 424460 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Fish and Seafood 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.