# NAICS code for wholesale distribution The NAICS code for wholesale distribution is 42 (Wholesale Trade). Depending on the work, 423990 (Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers) or 424990 (Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers) may fit better. Wholesale trade is sector 42; pick the 6-digit code for the goods. The Wholesale Trade sector comprises establishments engaged in wholesaling merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise.Source: NAICS 2022 (Census).Official source: [U.S. Census Bureau NAICS](https://www.census.gov/naics/) | Industry | Wholesale Distribution | | --- | --- | | Primary NAICS | [42](https://samgovapi.io/naics/42) | | Title | Wholesale Trade | Wholesale trade is sector 42; pick the 6-digit code for the goods. ## Other codes to consider | Code | Title | Size standard | | --- | --- | --- | | [42](https://samgovapi.io/naics/42) | Wholesale Trade | - | | [423990](https://samgovapi.io/naics/423990) | Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 100 employees | | [424990](https://samgovapi.io/naics/424990) | Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 100 employees | ## What NAICS 42 covers The Wholesale Trade sector comprises establishments engaged in wholesaling merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. The merchandise described in this sector includes the outputs of agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and certain information industries, such as publishing. ## Examples classified under 42 - All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) merchant wholesalers - Ambulance merchant wholesalers - Aftermarket parts, automotive, merchant wholesalers - Auto body shop supplies merchant wholesalers - Heavy truck tires and tubes merchant wholesalers - Motor vehicle tire and tube merchant wholesalers - Automotive parts, used, merchant wholesalers - Generators, motor vehicle electrical, used, merchant wholesalers ## Also searched as beverage distributors, distribution, distributor, distributors, resellers, wholesale trade ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/naics/42" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` MCP tool: `naics_lookup`Keys start free, with no card. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions What is the NAICS code for wholesale distribution?The NAICS code most used for wholesale distribution is 42, Wholesale Trade. Depending on the work, 423990, 424990 may fit better.How do I choose between the codes for wholesale distribution?Wholesale trade is sector 42; pick the 6-digit code for the goods.Can I list more than one NAICS code?Yes. A SAM.gov registration can list many NAICS codes with one marked primary; each solicitation names the single code that applies to it. ## Related - [NAICS 42](https://samgovapi.io/naics/42) - [NAICS code lookup](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-lookup) - [Size standard checker](https://samgovapi.io/size-standard-checker) - [NAICS code for an industry](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-for)Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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