424720 — Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of petroleum and petroleum products (except from bulk liquid storage facilities) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Gasoline merchant wholesalers (except bulk stations, terminals)
- Lubricating oil and grease merchant wholesalers (except bulk stations, terminals)
- Bottled liquid petroleum gas merchant wholesalers
- Fuel oil merchant wholesalers (except bulk stations, terminals)
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 5172 - Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers, Except Bulk Stations and Terminals (via SIC1987:5172→NAICS1997:42272→2002:424720→2007:424720→2012:424720→2017:424720→2022:424720)
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 3835 — Petroleum Production and Distribution Equipment
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 424720 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424720 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424720? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 200 employees for NAICS code 424720 (Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424720? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424720 (Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5172 - Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers, Except Bulk Stations and Terminals.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424720:
- 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 424720 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)).
- 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.