NAICS 5 Digit Industry 42432

Industry 42432

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NAICS 5  Digit Industry 42432 – Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Furnishings Merchant Wholesalers

Definition of NAICS 5 Digit Industry 42432: See industry description for NAICS 424320 below.

Industry Description of NAICS Code 424320: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of men’s and/or boys’ clothing and furnishings.

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Illustrative Examples of NAICS Industry 42432

What are some examples of this industry classification? The bulleted items below are illustrative examples of this 5-digit NAICS industry.

  • Men’s and boys’ hosiery merchant wholesalers
  • Men’s and boys’ suits merchant wholesalers
  • Men’s and boys’ nightwear merchant wholesalers
  • Men’s and boys’ underwear merchant wholesalers
  • Men’s and boys’ sportswear merchant wholesalers
  • Men’s and boys’ work clothing merchant wholesalers

Cross-References for Industry 42432

What codes are similar to this industry that might be more applicable? The cross-reference guide below displays the codes that are similar to industry 42432. Please review to find the most applicable classification.

  • Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of unisex clothing and men’s fur clothing are classified in Industry NAICS 424330, Women’s, Children’s, and Infants’ Clothing and Accessories Merchant Wholesalers.

Other Index Entries for NAICS 5-Digit Industry 42432

The North American Industry Classification System contains multiple index entries that are each descriptive of the same code. The bulleted list below shows all applicable index entries (Current and former) that are associated with industry 42432. These index entries further elaborate on the scope of applicable industries that have already been defined at the top of this page.

  • Clothing, men’s and boys’, merchant wholesalers
  • Furnishings (except shoes), men’s and boys’, merchant wholesalers
  • Gloves, men’s and boys’, merchant wholesalers
  • Hats and caps, men’s and boys’, merchant wholesalers
  • Hosiery, men’s and boys’, merchant wholesalers
  • Men’s and boys’ clothing merchant wholesalers
  • Men’s and boys’ furnishings (except shoes) merchant wholesalers
  • Neckties, men’s and boys’, merchant wholesalers
  • Nightwear, men’s and boys’, merchant wholesalers
  • Outerwear, men’s and boys’, merchant wholesalers
  • Sportswear, men’s and boys’, merchant wholesalers
  • Suits, men’s and boys’, merchant wholesalers
  • Swimwear, men’s and boys’, merchant wholesalers
  • Umbrellas, men’s and boys’, merchant wholesalers
  • Underwear, men’s and boys’, merchant wholesalers
  • Work clothing, men’s and boys’, merchant wholesalers
Industry Breakdown for North American Industry Classification System

NAICS codes are broken down by digit. The broadest description starts with the 2 digit sector codes. The 3 digit subsector codes are more specific, then the 4 digit industry group, 5 digit industry (Where you are now), and the most specific is the 6 digit NAICS code. If the code on this page does not describe the industry of the business in question, then select the largest applicable code below. From there, follow through the progression of smaller digits to the larger digits in order to obtain the most specific 6 digit classification.

  • Sector 42: Wholesale Trade
    • Subsector 424: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
      • Industry Group 4243: Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers
        • Industry 42432: Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Furnishings Merchant Wholesalers (Current Page)
          • 6 Digit Code(s) NAICS 424320: Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Furnishings Merchant Wholesalers

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