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NAICS 423910: Sporting and recreational goods and supplies merchant wholesalers

NAICS 423910 is the industry code for sporting and recreational goods and supplies merchant wholesalers. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Lenders price it on the business's own numbers rather than an industry program.

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What 423910 covers

Wholesalers of sporting and recreational goods sell equipment such as golf clubs, bicycles, fitness machines, firearms and ammunition, camping gear and pool supplies to retailers and institutions.

Included in this code

  • Athletic and fitness equipment wholesale
  • Bicycles and parts wholesale
  • Firearms and ammunition wholesale
  • Camping, fishing and hunting gear wholesale
  • Swimming pool supplies wholesale
  • Golf equipment wholesale

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Businesses that use 423910

Firearms distributorPool supply wholesalerBicycle distributorFitness equipment wholesaler

Financing for this trade

Sporting goods wholesalers rely on seasonal lines of credit to stock up before peak season, inventory financing and receivables factoring for big box retail customers. Lenders weigh seasonality, retailer chargebacks and concentration, and for firearms, federal licensing and bank policy limits.

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Is 423910 the right code for a sporting goods wholesaler?

Yes, if you sell sporting, fitness, outdoor or pool goods in bulk to retailers, gyms, schools or clubs. Athletic clothing and shoes go under apparel and footwear wholesale codes, and stores selling to consumers use 459110. Firearm distributors also belong here, as do pool chemical and equipment distributors serving pool builders.

What is the SBA size standard for 423910?

The SBA size standard for 423910 is 100 employees. SBA counts the average number of people on payroll, full time, part time and temporary, over the last 24 months, and adds in any affiliates. A sporting goods wholesaler under that headcount counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts, whatever its revenue.

What financing works for a seasonal sporting goods distributor?

A revolving line of credit with seasonal advance rates is the core tool, so you can buy inventory in the off season and repay as retailers pay. Factoring smooths cash when big box customers pay on 60 to 90 day terms. Lenders study prior season sell through, returns and chargebacks, and the share of sales to the largest customer.

What does NAICS 423910 cover?

Sporting and recreational goods and supplies merchant wholesalers. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 42 Wholesale trade, 423 Merchant wholesalers, durable goods, 4239 Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers, 42391 Sporting and recreational goods and supplies merchant wholesalers.

What financing do NAICS 423910 businesses use?

Term loans, lines of credit, SBA loans and working capital are the usual products. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 423910?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.