NAICS 423220

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by U.S. federal statistical agencies to classify business establishments, enabling consistent collection and publication of economic data. Established under OMB authority and adopted in 1997 to replace SIC, it is jointly maintained by the United States, Canada, and Mexico; U.S. programs are transitioning to NAICS 2022. ¹

NAICS 423220 — Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers — covers establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of home furnishings and/or housewares (e.g., carpets and rugs, household glassware and chinaware, curtains and draperies, lamps/lighting fixtures, and cooking utensils). It falls within Sector 42 (Wholesale Trade), Subsector 423 (Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods). ²

See also on G2X:

• NAICS 423210 — Furniture Merchant Wholesalers
• PSC 7220 — Floor Coverings

What this NAICS covers

• Wholesale distribution of home furnishings (excluding furniture). ²
• Carpets, rugs, and related floor coverings wholesaling. ²
• Household-type glassware and chinaware wholesaling. ²
• Window treatments wholesaling, including curtains and draperies. ²
• Lamps and residential lighting fixtures wholesaling. ²
• Household cooking utensils and kitchenware wholesaling. ²
• General housewares and decorative home accessories wholesaling. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	423210	Furniture Merchant Wholesalers
PSC	7210	Household Furnishings
PSC	7220	Floor Coverings
PSC	7230	Draperies, Awnings, and Shades

Scope notes and cross-references

• Furniture (e.g., household, outdoor, office, religious) is classified under 423210, not 423220. ²
• Home lighting (lamps/lighting fixtures) is within 423220; commercial store fixtures and partitions are covered elsewhere (e.g., 423440). ²
• Nonprecious flatware distribution aligns with 423220 in NAICS scope examples. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What products are included in 423220?

  Home furnishing wholesalers handle carpets and rugs, household glassware and chinaware, curtains and draperies, residential lamps/lighting fixtures, and household cooking utensils and kitchenware. Furniture is excluded and classified under 423210, which covers household, office, outdoor, and related furniture. ²

• How is 423220 different from 423210?

  423220 covers home furnishings and housewares such as draperies, lighting fixtures, floor coverings, and cookware. 423210 covers furniture wholesalers, including household, office, and outdoor furniture. Distinguish by whether the good is furniture or a non-furniture home furnishing. ²

• Are lamps and residential lighting fixtures counted in 423220?

  Yes. NAICS industry examples explicitly include “Lamps (i.e., lighting fixtures) merchant wholesalers” for 423220. Commercial store fixtures or partitions are outside this code and placed elsewhere in NAICS, reflecting the residential focus of the examples. ²

• Where can federal statistics for this industry be found?

  The Census Bureau’s Annual Wholesale Trade Survey (AWTS) reports national estimates for wholesale trade, including the Furniture and Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers industry group that encompasses 423220. It publishes measures such as sales, inventories, and e-commerce activity for benchmark years. ³

• What is the current NAICS vintage and how often does it change?

  U.S. statistical programs are moving to NAICS 2022. NAICS is revised every five years (years ending in 2 and 7) under OMB’s Economic Classification Policy Committee to reflect changes in the economy. Agencies publish implementation timelines for adoption across statistical series. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 423220 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/naics/423220
• Census: NAICS codes and 2022 implementation guidance. ¹
• NAICS Manual (2017): Titles, descriptions, and examples for Sector 42 and 423220. ²
• Census: Annual Wholesale Trade Survey (AWTS) — national wholesale statistics. ³
• PSC Manual — descriptions for 7210/7220/7230/6210. ⁴

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 — North American Industry Classification System: United States, 2017 (NAICS Manual). See Sector 42, Subsector 423, industry 423220. https://www2.census.gov/library/reference/naics/publications/2017-NAICS-Manual.pdf
3. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 Annual Wholesale Trade Survey (AWTS) press release. https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/annual-wholesale-trade-survey.html
4. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual, April 2025 (PSC 7210, 7220, 7230, 6210 definitions). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual/all