NAICS 423130

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal framework for classifying business establishments to produce comparable statistics on the U.S. economy. Developed under the Office of Management and Budget with Canada and Mexico, NAICS replaced SIC in 1997 and is updated on a five-year cycle; the current statistical vintage is 2022 for Census economic programs. ¹

423130 is defined by the U.S. NAICS manual as establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of new and/or used tires and tubes for passenger and commercial vehicles. This industry sits within Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade) and is distinct from wholesalers of other motor vehicle parts and supplies. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — 423130 overview
• G2X — NAICS 423120
• G2X — NAICS 441340

What this NAICS covers

• Wholesale distribution of new tires for passenger vehicles. ²
• Wholesale distribution of tires for commercial vehicles (e.g., medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses). ²
• Wholesale distribution of used tires and tubes. ²
• Wholesale distribution of inner tubes for motor vehicles. ²
• Business-to-business selling typical of Sector 42 wholesalers (serving retailers, fleets, institutions, and governments rather than the general public). ³
• Incidental wholesale services such as sorting, packaging, and labeling consistent with wholesale trade practices. ³

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	423120	Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS	423140	Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS	441340	Tire Dealers (retail)
PSC	2610	Tires and Tubes, Pneumatic, Except Aircraft
PSC	2630	Tires, Solid and Cushion
PSC	2640	Tire Rebuilding and Tire and Tube Repair Materials

Cross‑references and exclusions

• Wholesaling other new motor vehicle parts and accessories is classified in 423120; wholesaling other used parts (except used tires and tubes) is in 423140. ²
• Retail sale and installation of tires is classified in 441340 Tire Dealers. ²
• Tire retreading or recapping activity is manufacturing in 326212, not wholesale trade. ²

Small business size standard (SBA)

• SBA small business size standard for 423130: 200 employees. ⁴
• For supply acquisitions, a Wholesale or Retail Trade concern may qualify as small under the Nonmanufacturer Rule at 500 employees if it also meets 13 CFR 121.406 conditions. ⁴

Frequently asked questions

• What businesses are included in NAICS 423130?

  • Establishments primarily engaged in merchant wholesale distribution of new and/or used tires and tubes for passenger and commercial vehicles. Sales are business-to-business (retailers, fleets, institutions, governments) rather than direct to the public. ²

• How does NAICS 423130 differ from related codes?

  • Wholesaling other new motor vehicle parts is 423120; wholesaling other used parts is 423140. Retail tire dealers are 441340. Tire retreading is manufacturing under 326212. ²

• What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 423130?

  • The size standard is 200 employees. For supply contracts, a wholesaler may also qualify as small at 500 employees under the SBA Nonmanufacturer Rule if it meets all conditions in 13 CFR 121.406. ⁴

• Does NAICS 423130 cover retail tire stores?

  • No. Retail tire sales and installation are classified in 441340 Tire Dealers, which are retail trade establishments, not wholesalers. ²

• What PSCs commonly appear with tire and tube buys?

  • Common supply PSCs include 2610 (pneumatic tires and tubes, except aircraft), 2630 (solid and cushion tires), and 2640 (retreading and repair materials). ⁵

Useful resources

• G2X — 423130 overview
• Census: The Census Bureau’s implementation of 2022 NAICS and current adoption timeline. ¹
• Census: Wholesale sector FAQ (definition and characteristics of wholesalers). ³
• Census/OMB: 2017 NAICS Manual (U.S.) — official industry definitions, including 423130. ²
• SBA: Table of Small Business Size Standards (effective March 17, 2023). ⁴
• Acquisition.gov: Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual. ⁵

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — The Census Bureau’s Implementation of the 2022 NAICS. https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html
2. U.S. Census Bureau — 2017 NAICS Manual (official U.S. PDF), industry definitions including 423130 and related cross-references. https://www2.census.gov/library/reference/naics/publications/2017-NAICS-Manual.pdf
3. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 Economic Census: Wholesale sector FAQ (wholesale definition and characteristics). https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/about/faq/faq-wholesale.html
4. U.S. Small Business Administration — Table of Small Business Size Standards (effective March 17, 2023). https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/Table%20of%20Size%20Standards_Effective%20March%2017%2C%202023%20%282%29.pdf
5. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual