424350 — Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of clothing and clothing accessories.
Illustrative Examples
- Baby bottles merchant wholesalers
- Diapers (except disposable) merchant wholesalers
- Dresses merchant wholesalers
- Fur clothing merchant wholesalers
- Handbags merchant wholesalers
- Hosiery merchant wholesalers
- Lingerie merchant wholesalers
- Millinery merchant wholesalers
- Nightwear merchant wholesalers
- Outerwear merchant wholesalers
- Sportswear merchant wholesalers
- Swimwear merchant wholesalers
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 424350 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers |
| SBA Size Standard | 150 employees |
| U.S. Establishments | Not disclosed (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 424300 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 42 → 424 → 4243 |
| 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 5136 - Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings (via SIC1987:5136→NAICS1997:42232→2002:424320→2007:424320→2012:424320→2017:424320→2022:424350)
- SIC 5137 - Women's, Children's and Infants' Clothing and Accessories (via SIC1987:5137→NAICS1997:42233→2002:424330→2007:424330→2012:424330→2017:424330→2022:424350)
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 L083 — Technical Representation Services: Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents and Flags
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424350:
- 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 4243
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 424350 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 424350 is 'Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade); the SBA small-business size standard is 150 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 424350?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 424350 is 150 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 424350?
NAICS code 424350 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 5136 - Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings, 5137 - Women's, Children's and Infants' Clothing and Accessories.