423220 — Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of home furnishings and/or housewares.
Illustrative Examples
- Carpet merchant wholesalers
- Floor coverings (except wood flooring) merchant wholesalers
- Glassware, household-type, merchant wholesalers
- Chinaware, household-type, merchant wholesalers
- Lamps (i.e., lighting fixtures) merchant wholesalers
- Household-type cooking utensils merchant wholesalers
- Curtains merchant wholesalers
- Draperies merchant wholesalers
- Linens (e.g., bath, bed, table) merchant wholesalers
- Window shades and blinds merchant wholesalers
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 423220 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers |
| SBA Size Standard | 100 employees |
| U.S. Establishments | 6,585 (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 423200 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 42 → 423 → 4232 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5023 - Homefurnishings (via SIC1987:5023→NAICS1997:42122→2002:423220→2007:423220→2012:423220→2017:423220→2022:423220)
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 7290 — Miscellaneous Household and Commercial Furnishings and Appliances
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 423220:
- 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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 4232
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 423220 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 423220 is 'Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 100 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 423220?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 423220 is 100 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 423220?
NAICS code 423220 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5023 - Homefurnishings.