424990 — Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of nondurable goods (except printing and writing paper; stationery and office supplies; industrial and personal service paper; drugs and druggists' sundries; apparel, piece goods, and notions; grocery and related products; farm product raw materials; chemical and allied products; petroleum and petroleum products; beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages; farm supplies; books, periodicals, and newspapers; flowers, nursery stock, and florists' supplies; tobacco and tobacco products; and paint, varnishes, wallpaper, and supplies) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Artists' supplies merchant wholesalers
- Pet supplies (except pet food) merchant wholesalers
- Burlap merchant wholesalers
- Statuary (except religious) merchant wholesalers
- Christmas trees (e.g., artificial, cut) merchant wholesalers
- Textile bags merchant wholesalers
- Industrial yarns merchant wholesalers
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Distribution of advertising specialties--are classified in Industry 541890, Other Services Related to
- Advertising;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of farm supplies--are classified in Industry 424910, Farm Supplies
- Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of books, periodicals, and newspapers--are classified in Industry 424920,
- Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of flowers, nursery stock, and florists' supplies--are classified in Industry
- 424930, Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of tobacco products--are classified in Industry 424940, Tobacco Product
- and Electronic Cigarette Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of paints, varnishes, and similar coatings; pigments; wallpaper; and
- supplies--are classified in Industry 424950, Paint, Varnish, and Supplies 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 5199 - Nondurable Goods, NEC (via SIC1987:5199→NAICS1997:42299→2002:424990→2007:424990→2012:424990→2017:424990→2022:424990)
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 8010 — Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, and Related Products
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 424990 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424990 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424990? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 100 employees for NAICS code 424990 (Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424990? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424990 (Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5199 - Nondurable Goods, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424990:
- 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 424990 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods 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.