424470 — Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of meats and meat products (except canned and packaged frozen) and/or lard (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen meats--are classified in Industry 424420, Packaged
- Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of canned meats--are classified in Industry 424490, Other Grocery and
- Related Products Merchant Wholesalers;
- Preparing boxed beef from purchased carcasses--are classified in U.S. Industry 311612, Meat Processed
- from Carcasses;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of poultry and/or poultry products (except canned and packaged frozen)--
- are classified in Industry 424440, Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of fish and seafood (except canned and packaged frozen)--are classified in
- Industry 424460, Fish and Seafood 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 5147 - Meat and Meat Products (via SIC1987:5147→NAICS1997:42247→2002:424470→2007:424470→2012:424470→2017:424470→2022:424470)
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 8905 — Meat, Poultry, and Fish
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 424470 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424470 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424470? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 150 employees for NAICS code 424470 (Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424470? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424470 (Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5147 - Meat and Meat Products.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424470:
- 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 424470 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Meat and Meat 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.