424820 — Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of wine, distilled alcoholic beverages, and/or neutral spirits and ethyl alcohol used in blended wines and distilled liquors (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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 5182 - Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (via SIC1987:5182→NAICS1997:42282→2002:424820→2007:424820→2012:424820→2017:424820→2022:424820)
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 8965 — Beverages, Alcoholic
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 424820 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424820 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424820? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 250 employees for NAICS code 424820 (Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424820? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424820 (Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5182 - Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverages.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424820:
- 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 424820 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage 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.