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NAICS 423920: Toy and hobby goods and supplies merchant wholesalers

NAICS 423920 is the industry code for toy and hobby 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.

What 423920 covers

These businesses wholesale toys, games, hobby kits, craft supplies, fireworks and similar goods to retailers. Many import product and resell it to independent toy stores, gift shops and online sellers.

Included in this code

  • Toys and games wholesale
  • Hobby kits and model supplies
  • Craft and party supplies wholesale
  • Fireworks wholesale
  • Video games wholesale
  • Playing cards

Businesses that use 423920

Toy importerHobby and craft supply distributorFireworks wholesalerBoard game distributor

Financing for this trade

Toy and hobby wholesalers often need import financing, letters of credit and purchase order funding to pay overseas factories, then factoring or a borrowing base line to cover holiday season receivables. Lenders watch seasonality, retailer concentration and safety compliance on imported goods.

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Is 423920 the right code for a toy and hobby wholesaler?

Yes, if you buy toys, games, hobby or craft goods and resell them in quantity to stores or other businesses. If you manufacture toys, use 339930, and if you sell to the public in a shop or online, use 459120. Fireworks distributors also use this code.

What is the SBA size standard for 423920?

The SBA size standard for 423920 is 175 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 toy and hobby wholesaler under that headcount counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts, whatever its revenue.

How do toy importers finance holiday inventory?

Most combine purchase order financing or trade finance to pay factories in Asia with factoring or an asset based line once goods ship to retailers. Orders are placed months before the holiday peak, so working capital needs swing widely. Lenders review prior year sell through, retailer chargebacks and product testing records.

What does NAICS 423920 cover?

Toy and hobby 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, 42392 Toy and hobby goods and supplies merchant wholesalers.

What financing do NAICS 423920 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 423920?

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.