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• 42 Wholesale Trade^T: The Sector as a Whole The Wholesale Trade sector comprises establishments engaged in wholesaling merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. The merchandise described in this sector includes the outputs of agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and certain information industries, such as publishing. The wholesaling process is an intermediate step in the distribution of merchandise. Wholesalers are organized to sell or arrange the purchase or sale of (a) goods for resale (i.e., goods sold to other wholesalers or retailers), (b) capital or durable nonconsumer goods, and (c) raw and intermediate materials and supplies used in production. Wholesalers sell merchandise to other businesses and normally operate from a warehouse or office. These warehouses and offices are characterized by having little or no display of merchandise. In addition, neither the design nor the location of the premises is intended to solicit walk-in traffic. Wholesalers do not normally use advertising directed to the general public. Customers are generally reached initially via telephone, in-person marketing, or by specialized advertising that may include Internet and other electronic means. Follow-up orders are either vendor-initiated or client-initiated, generally based on previous sales, and typically exhibit strong ties between sellers and buyers. In fact, transactions are often conducted between wholesalers and clients that have long-standing business relationships. This sector comprises two main types of wholesalers: merchant wholesalers that sell goods on their own account and agents and brokers that arrange sales and purchases for others generally for a commission or fee. (1) Establishments that sell goods on their own account are known as wholesale merchants, distributors, jobbers, drop shippers, and import/export merchants. Also included as wholesale merchants are sales offices and sales branches (but not retail stores) maintained by manufacturing, refining, or mining enterprises apart from their plants or mines for the purpose of marketing their products, and group purchasing organizations primarily purchasing and selling goods on their own account. Merchant wholesale establishments typically maintain their own warehouse, where they receive and handle goods for their customers. Goods are generally sold without transformation, but may include integral functions, such as sorting, packaging, labeling, and other marketing services. (2) Establishments arranging for the purchase or sale of goods owned by others or purchasing goods, generally on a commission basis are known as business-to-business electronic markets, agents and brokers, commission merchants, import/export agents and brokers, auction companies, group purchasing organizations (acting as agents), and manufacturers' representatives. These establishments operate from offices and generally do not own or handle the goods they sell. Some wholesale establishments may be connected with a single manufacturer and promote and sell the particular manufacturer's products to a wide range of other wholesalers or retailers. Other wholesalers may be connected to a retail chain, or limited number of retail chains, and only provide a variety of products needed by that particular retail operation(s). These wholesalers may obtain the products from a wide range of manufacturers. Still other wholesalers may not take title to the goods, but act as agents and brokers for a commission. Although, in general, wholesaling normally denotes sales in large volumes, durable nonconsumer goods may be sold in single units. Sales of capital or durable nonconsumer goods used in the production of goods and services, such as farm machinery, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and industrial machinery, are always included in wholesale trade.
• 423 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods: Industries in the Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods subsector sell capital or durable goods to other businesses. Merchant wholesalers generally take title to the goods that they sell; in other words, they buy and sell goods on their own account. Durable goods are new or used items generally with a normal life expectancy of three years or more. Durable goods merchant wholesale trade establishments are engaged in wholesaling products, such as motor vehicles, furniture, construction materials, machinery and equipment (including household-type appliances), metals and minerals (except petroleum), sporting goods, toys and hobby goods, recyclable materials, and parts. Agents and brokers primarily engaged in wholesaling durable goods, generally on a commission or fee basis, are classified in Subsector 425, Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers.
• 4231 Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of automobiles and other motor vehicles, motor vehicle supplies, tires, and new and used parts.
• 42311 Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423110.
• 423110 Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of new and used passenger automobiles, trucks, trailers, and other motor vehicles, such as motorcycles, motor homes, and snowmobiles.
• 42312 Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423120.
• 423120 Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of motor vehicle supplies, accessories, tools, and equipment; and new motor vehicle parts (except new tires and tubes). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42313 Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423130.
• 423130 Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of new and/or used tires and tubes for passenger and commercial vehicles. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42314 Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423140.
• 423140 Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of used motor vehicle parts (except used tires and tubes) and establishments primarily engaged in dismantling motor vehicles for the purpose of selling the parts. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 4232 Furniture and Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of furniture (except hospital beds, medical furniture, and drafting tables), home furnishings, and/or housewares.
• 42321 Furniture Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423210.
• 423210 Furniture Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of furniture (except hospital beds, medical furniture, and drafting tables). Illustrative Examples: Household-type furniture merchant wholesalers Outdoor furniture merchant wholesalers Mattresses merchant wholesalers Public building furniture merchant wholesalers Office furniture merchant wholesalers Religious furniture merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42322 Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423220.
• 423220 Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of home furnishings and/or housewares. Illustrative Examples: Carpet merchant wholesalers Floor coverings (except wood flooring) merchant wholesalers Glassware, household-type, merchant wholesalers Chinaware, household-type, merchant wholesalers Lamps (i.e., lighting fixtures) merchant wholesalers Household-type cooking utensils merchant wholesalers Curtains merchant wholesalers Draperies merchant wholesalers Linens (e.g., bath, bed, table) merchant wholesalers Window shades and blinds merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 4233 Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panels; brick, stone, and related construction materials; roofing, siding, and insulation materials; and other construction materials, including manufactured homes (i.e., mobile homes) and/or prefabricated buildings.
• 42331 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423310.
• 423310 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of lumber; plywood; reconstituted wood fiber products; wood fencing; doors and windows and their frames (all materials); wood roofing and siding; and/or other wood or metal millwork. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42332 Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423320.
• 423320 Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of stone, cement, lime, construction sand, and gravel; brick; asphalt and concrete mixtures; and/or concrete, stone, and structural clay products. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42333 Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423330.
• 423330 Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of nonwood roofing and nonwood siding and insulation materials. Cross-References.
• 42339 Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423390.
• 423390 Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of manufactured homes (i.e., mobile homes) and/or prefabricated buildings and (2) establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of construction materials (except lumber, plywood, millwork, wood panels, brick, stone, roofing, siding, electrical and wiring supplies, and insulation materials). Illustrative Examples: Flat glass merchant wholesalers Prefabricated buildings (except wood) merchant wholesalers Ornamental ironwork merchant wholesalers Fencing and fencing accessories (except wood) merchant wholesalers Plate glass merchant wholesalers Storage bins merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 4234 Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of photographic equipment and supplies; office, computer, and computer peripheral equipment; and medical, dental, hospital, ophthalmic, and other commercial and professional equipment and supplies.
• 42341 Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423410.
• 423410 Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of photographic equipment and supplies (except office equipment). Illustrative Examples: Photofinishing equipment merchant wholesalers Television cameras merchant wholesalers Photographic camera equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Video cameras (except household-type) merchant wholesalers Photographic film and plates merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42342 Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423420.
• 423420 Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of office machines and related equipment (except computers and computer peripheral equipment). Illustrative Examples: Automated teller machines (ATM) merchant wholesalers Calculators and calculating machines merchant wholesalers Cash registers merchant wholesalers Security safes merchant wholesalers Copying machines merchant wholesalers Point of sale terminals merchant wholesalers Paper shredders merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42343 Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423430.
• 423430 Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of computers, computer peripheral equipment, loaded computer boards, and/or computer software. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42344 Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423440.
• 423440 Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of commercial and related machines and equipment (except photographic equipment and supplies; office equipment; and computers and computer peripheral equipment and software) generally used in restaurants and stores. Illustrative Examples: Balances and scales (except laboratory) merchant wholesalers Commercial shelving merchant wholesalers Coin- or card-operated merchandising machine merchant wholesalers Electrical signs merchant wholesalers Commercial chinaware merchant wholesalers Partitions merchant wholesalers Commercial cooking equipment merchant wholesalers Store fixtures (except refrigerated) merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42345 Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423450.
• 423450 Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of professional medical equipment, instruments, and supplies (except ophthalmic equipment and instruments and goods used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians). Illustrative Examples: Dental equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Surgical dressings merchant wholesalers Electromedical equipment merchant wholesalers Patient monitoring equipment merchant wholesalers Hospital beds merchant wholesalers Prosthetic appliances and supplies merchant wholesalers Hospital furniture merchant wholesalers Surgical instruments and apparatus merchant wholesalers Medical and dental X-ray machines and parts merchant wholesalers First-aid kits (except household) merchant wholesalers Surgical and medical masks merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42346 Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423460.
• 423460 Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of professional equipment, instruments, and/or goods sold, prescribed, or used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians. Illustrative Examples: Binoculars merchant wholesalers Optometric equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Ophthalmic frames merchant wholesalers Sunglasses merchant wholesalers Ophthalmic lenses merchant wholesalers
• 42349 Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423490.
• 423490 Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of professional equipment and supplies (except ophthalmic goods and medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies). Illustrative Examples: Church supplies (except silverware, plated ware) merchant wholesalers School equipment and supplies (except books, furniture) merchant wholesalers Drafting tables and instruments merchant wholesalers Scientific instruments merchant wholesalers Laboratory equipment (except medical, dental) merchant wholesalers Surveying equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 4235 Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of products of the primary metals industries (including metal service centers) and coal, coke, metal ores, and/or nonmetallic minerals (except precious and semiprecious stones and minerals used in construction).
• 42351 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423510.
• 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of products of the primary metals industries. Service centers maintain inventory and may perform functions, such as sawing, shearing, bending, leveling, cleaning, or edging, on a custom basis as part of sales transactions. Illustrative Examples: Cast iron pipe merchant wholesalers Metal rods merchant wholesalers Metal bars (except precious) merchant wholesalers Metal sheets merchant wholesalers Metal spikes merchant wholesalers Metal ingots (except precious) merchant wholesalers Metal pipe merchant wholesalers Nails merchant wholesalers Metal plates merchant wholesalers Noninsulated wire merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42352 Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423520.
• 423520 Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of coal, coke, metal ores, and/or nonmetallic minerals (except precious and semiprecious stones and minerals used in construction, such as sand and gravel). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 4236 Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and related equipment; household appliances, electric housewares, and consumer electronics; and other electronic parts and equipment.
• 42361 Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423610.
• 423610 Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of electrical construction materials; wiring supplies; electric light fixtures; light bulbs; and/or electrical power equipment for the generation, transmission, distribution, or control of electric energy.
• 42362 Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423620.
• 423620 Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of household-type gas and electric appliances (except water heaters and heating stoves (i.e., noncooking)), room air-conditioners, and/or household-type audio or video equipment. Illustrative Examples: Household-type sewing machines merchant wholesalers Household-type radios (including automotive) merchant wholesalers Household-type video cameras merchant wholesalers Household-type refrigerators merchant wholesalers Television sets merchant wholesalers Toothbrushes, electric, merchant wholesalers Curling irons, electric, merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42369 Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423690.
• 423690 Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of electronic parts and equipment (except electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and construction materials; electrical and electronic appliances; and television sets and radios). Illustrative Examples: Blank compact discs (CDs) merchant wholesalers Blank digital video discs (DVDs) merchant wholesalers Broadcasting equipment merchant wholesalers Cellular telephones merchant wholesalers Communications equipment merchant wholesalers Modems and routers merchant wholesalers Radar equipment merchant wholesalers Teleconferencing equipment merchant wholesalers Unloaded computer boards merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 4237 Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of hardware; plumbing and heating equipment and supplies (hydronics); warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies; and refrigeration equipment and supplies.
• 42371 Hardware Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423710.
• 423710 Hardware Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of hardware, knives, or handtools. Illustrative Examples: Brads merchant wholesalers Cutlery merchant wholesalers Knives (except disposable plastics) merchant wholesalers Power handtools (e.g., drills, saws, sanders) merchant wholesalers Fasteners (e.g., bolts, nuts, rivets, screws) merchant wholesalers Staples merchant wholesalers Handtools (except motor vehicle, machinists' precision) merchant wholesalers Hardware (except motor vehicle) merchant wholesalers Tacks merchant wholesalers Keys and locks merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42372 Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423720.
• 423720 Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of plumbing equipment, hydronic heating equipment, household-type water heaters, and/or supplies. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42373 Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423730.
• 423730 Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies. Illustrative Examples: Air pollution control equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Nonportable electric baseboard heaters merchant wholesalers Air-conditioning equipment (except room units) merchant wholesalers Warm air central heating equipment merchant wholesalers Automotive air-conditioners merchant wholesalers Ductless heating and air-conditioning system equipment merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42374 Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423740.
• 423740 Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of refrigeration equipment (except household-type refrigerators, freezers, and air-conditioners). Illustrative Examples: Cold storage machinery merchant wholesalers Refrigerated display cases merchant wholesalers Commercial refrigerators merchant wholesalers Water coolers merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 4238 Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of construction, mining, farm, garden, industrial, service establishment, and transportation machinery, equipment, and supplies.
• 42381 Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423810.
• 423810 Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in construction, mining (except oil well), and logging activities. Illustrative Examples: Excavating machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers Road construction and maintenance machinery merchant wholesalers Forestry machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers Scaffolding merchant wholesalers Mining cranes merchant wholesalers Cross-References.
• 42382 Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423820.
• 423820 Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in agricultural, farm, and lawn and garden activities. Illustrative Examples: Animal feeders merchant wholesalers Lawnmowers merchant wholesalers Milking machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers Harvesting machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers Planting machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers
• 42383 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423830.
• 423830 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in manufacturing, oil well, and warehousing activities. Illustrative Examples: Fluid power transmission equipment merchant wholesalers Metalworking machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers Food processing machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers Oil well machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers Material handling machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42384 Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423840.
• 423840 Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of supplies for machinery and equipment generally used in manufacturing, oil well, and warehousing activities. Illustrative Examples: Industrial containers merchant wholesalers Industrial diamonds merchant wholesalers Printing inks merchant wholesalers Industrial sand merchant wholesalers Refractory materials (e.g., brick, blocks, shapes) merchant wholesalers Welding supplies (except welding gases) merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42385 Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423850.
• 423850 Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of specialized equipment and supplies of the type used by service establishments (except specialized equipment and supplies used in offices, stores, hotels, restaurants, schools, health and medical facilities, photographic facilities, and specialized equipment used in transportation and construction activities). Illustrative Examples: Amusement park equipment merchant wholesalers Beauty parlor equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Car wash equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Drycleaning equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Voting machines merchant wholesalers Janitorial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Undertakers' equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Upholsterers' equipment and supplies (except fabrics) merchant wholesalers Water treatment equipment, municipal, merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42386 Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423860.
• 423860 Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of transportation equipment and supplies (except marine pleasure craft and motor vehicles). Illustrative Examples: Aircraft merchant wholesalers Railroad cars merchant wholesalers Ships merchant wholesalers Motorized passenger golf carts merchant wholesalers Boats (except pleasure) merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 4239 Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of sporting, recreational, toy, hobby, and jewelry goods and supplies, and precious stones and metals.
• 42391 Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423910.
• 423910 Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of sporting goods and accessories; billiard and pool supplies; sporting firearms and ammunition; and/or marine pleasure craft, equipment, and supplies. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42392 Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423920.
• 423920 Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of games, toys, fireworks, playing cards, hobby goods and supplies, and/or related goods.
• 42393 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423930.
• 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of automotive scrap, industrial scrap, and other recyclable materials. Included in this industry are auto wreckers primarily engaged in dismantling motor vehicles for the purpose of wholesaling scrap. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42394 Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423940.
• 423940 Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of jewelry, precious and semiprecious stones, precious metals and metal flatware, costume jewelry, watches, clocks, silverware, and/or jewelers' findings. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42399 Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 423990.
• 423990 Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of durable goods (except motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies; furniture and home furnishings; lumber and other construction materials; professional and commercial equipment and supplies; metals and minerals (except petroleum); electrical goods; hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies; machinery, equipment, and supplies; sporting and recreational goods and supplies; toy and hobby goods and supplies; recyclable materials; and jewelry, watches, precious stones, and precious metals). Illustrative Examples: Firearms (except sporting) merchant wholesalers Musical instruments merchant wholesalers Luggage merchant wholesalers Monuments and grave markers merchant wholesalers Prerecorded compact discs (CDs) and digital video discs (DVDs) merchant wholesalers Timber and timber products (except lumber) merchant wholesalers Personal safety devices and supplies (e.g., eye shields, face shields, nonelectric respirators) merchant wholesalers Signs (except electrical) merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 424 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods: Industries in the Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods subsector sell nondurable goods to other businesses. Nondurable goods are items generally with a normal life expectancy of less than three years. Nondurable goods merchant wholesale trade establishments are engaged in wholesaling products, such as paper and paper products, chemicals and chemical products, drugs, textiles and textile products, apparel, footwear, groceries, farm products, petroleum and petroleum products, alcoholic beverages, books, magazines, newspapers, flowers and nursery stock, and tobacco products. The detailed industries within the subsector are organized in the classification structure based on the products sold. Agents and brokers primarily engaged in wholesaling nondurable goods, generally on a commission or fee basis, are classified in Subsector 425, Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers.
• 4241 Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of bulk printing and writing paper; stationery and office supplies; and industrial and personal service paper.
• 42411 Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424110.
• 424110 Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of bulk printing and/or writing paper generally on rolls for further processing. Illustrative Examples: Bulk envelope paper merchant wholesalers Bulk paper (e.g., fine, printing, writing) merchant wholesalers Bulk groundwood paper merchant wholesalers Newsprint merchant wholesalers Cross-References.
• 42412 Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424120.
• 424120 Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of stationery, office supplies, and/or gift wrap. Illustrative Examples: Photocopy supplies merchant wholesalers Envelopes merchant wholesalers Social stationery merchant wholesalers File cards and folders merchant wholesalers Greeting cards merchant wholesalers Office paper (e.g., printer, copier) merchant wholesalers Writing pens merchant wholesalers Pencils merchant wholesalers Cross-References.
• 42413 Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424130.
• 424130 Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of kraft wrapping and other coarse paper, paperboard, converted paper (except stationery and office supplies), and/or related disposable plastics products. Illustrative Examples: Corrugated paper merchant wholesalers Paper and disposable plastics tableware (e.g., utensils, dishes, cups) merchant wholesalers Paper napkins merchant wholesalers Paperboard and disposable plastics boxes and containers merchant wholesalers Plastics bags merchant wholesalers Paper and disposable plastics shipping supplies merchant wholesalers Paper towels merchant wholesalers Paper bags merchant wholesalers Sanitary paper products merchant wholesalers Wrapping paper (except gift wrap) merchant wholesalers Waxed paper merchant wholesalers Plastics foam products, disposable (except packaging, packing), merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 4242 Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers:
• 42421 Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424210.
• 424210 Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of biological and medical products; botanical drugs and herbs; and pharmaceutical products intended for internal and/or external consumption in such forms as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions. Illustrative Examples: Antibiotics merchant wholesalers Endocrine substances merchant wholesalers Blood derivatives merchant wholesalers In-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics merchant wholesalers Drugs merchant wholesalers Botanicals merchant wholesalers Vaccines merchant wholesalers Cosmetics merchant wholesalers Vitamins merchant wholesalers Veterinarians' medicines merchant wholesalers Cross-References.
• 4243 Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of piece goods, notions, and other dry goods; footwear; and clothing and clothing accessories.
• 42431 Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424310.
• 424310 Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of piece goods, fabrics, knitting yarns (except industrial), thread and other notions, and/or hair accessories. Cross-References.
• 42434 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424340.
• 424340 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of footwear of leather, rubber, and other materials, including athletic footwear (except specialty athletic footwear). Cross-References.
• 42435 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424350.
• 424350 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of clothing and clothing accessories. Illustrative Examples: Baby bottles merchant wholesalers Diapers (except disposable) merchant wholesalers Dresses merchant wholesalers Fur clothing merchant wholesalers Handbags merchant wholesalers Hosiery merchant wholesalers Lingerie merchant wholesalers Millinery merchant wholesalers Nightwear merchant wholesalers Outerwear merchant wholesalers Sportswear merchant wholesalers Swimwear merchant wholesalers Cross-References.
• 4244 Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of (1) a general line of groceries; (2) packaged frozen food; (3) dairy products; (4) poultry and poultry products; (5) confectioneries; (6) fish and seafood; (7) meats and meat products; (8) fresh fruits and vegetables; and (9) other grocery and related products.
• 42441 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424410.
• 424410 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of a general line (wide range) of groceries. Cross-References.
• 42442 Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424420.
• 424420 Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen foods (except dairy products). Illustrative Examples: Frozen bakery products merchant wholesalers Packaged frozen fish merchant wholesalers Frozen juices merchant wholesalers Packaged frozen meats merchant wholesalers Frozen vegetables merchant wholesalers Packaged frozen poultry merchant wholesalers Cross-References.
• 42443 Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424430.
• 424430 Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of dairy products (except dried or canned). Illustrative Examples: Butter merchant wholesalers Fluid milk (except canned) merchant wholesalers Cheese merchant wholesalers Ice cream and ices merchant wholesalers Cream merchant wholesalers Yogurt merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42444 Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424440.
• 424440 Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of poultry and/or poultry products (except canned and packaged frozen). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42445 Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424450.
• 424450 Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of confectioneries; salted or roasted nuts; popcorn; potato, corn, and similar chips; and/or fountain fruits and syrups. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42446 Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424460.
• 424460 Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of fish and seafood (except canned or packaged frozen). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42447 Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424470.
• 424470 Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of meats and meat products (except canned and packaged frozen) and/or lard. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42448 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424480.
• 424480 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables.
• 42449 Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424490.
• 424490 Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of groceries and related products (except a general line of groceries; packaged frozen food; dairy products (except dried and canned); poultry products (except canned); confectioneries; fish and seafood (except canned); meat products (except canned); and fresh fruits and vegetables). Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in the bottling and merchant wholesale distribution of spring and mineral waters processed by others. Illustrative Examples: Bakery products (except frozen) merchant wholesalers Canned seafood merchant wholesalers Canned fish merchant wholesalers Canned vegetables merchant wholesalers Canned fruits merchant wholesalers Dried milk merchant wholesalers Canned meats merchant wholesalers Soft drinks merchant wholesalers Canned milk merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 4245 Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of agricultural products (except raw milk, live poultry, and fresh fruits and vegetables), such as grains, field beans, livestock, and other farm product raw materials (excluding seeds).
• 42451 Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424510.
• 424510 Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of grains, such as corn, wheat, oats, barley, and unpolished rice; dry beans; and soybeans and other inedible beans. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in operating country or terminal grain elevators primarily for the purpose of wholesaling. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42452 Livestock Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424520.
• 424520 Livestock Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of livestock (except horses and mules). Illustrative Examples: Cattle merchant wholesalers Hogs merchant wholesalers Goats merchant wholesalers Sheep merchant wholesalers Cross-References.
• 42459 Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424590.
• 424590 Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of farm products (except grain and field beans, livestock, raw milk, live poultry, and fresh fruits and vegetables). Illustrative Examples: Chicks, live, merchant wholesalers Hemp merchant wholesalers Mules merchant wholesalers Hides merchant wholesalers Raw cotton merchant wholesalers Horses merchant wholesalers Nuts, unprocessed or shelled only, merchant wholesalers Raw pelts merchant wholesalers Leaf tobacco merchant wholesalers Sod merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 4246 Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of chemicals, plastics materials and basic forms and shapes, and allied products.
• 42461 Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424610.
• 424610 Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of plastics materials and resins, and unsupported plastics film, sheet, sheeting, rod, tube, and other basic forms and shapes.
• 42469 Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424690.
• 424690 Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of chemicals and allied products (except agricultural and medicinal chemicals, paints and varnishes, fireworks, and plastics materials and basic forms and shapes). Illustrative Examples: Acids merchant wholesalers Industrial chemicals merchant wholesalers Automotive chemicals (except lubricating oils and greases) merchant wholesalers Industrial salts merchant wholesalers Dyestuffs merchant wholesalers Rosins merchant wholesalers Explosives (except ammunition and fireworks) merchant wholesalers Turpentine merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 4247 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of petroleum and petroleum products, including liquefied petroleum gas.
• 42471 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals: See industry description for 424710.
• 424710 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals: This industry comprises establishments with bulk liquid storage facilities primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of crude petroleum and petroleum products, including liquefied petroleum gas. Cross-References.
• 42472 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals): See industry description for 424720.
• 424720 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals): This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of petroleum and petroleum products (except from bulk liquid storage facilities). Illustrative Examples: Gasoline merchant wholesalers (except bulk stations, terminals) Lubricating oil and grease merchant wholesalers (except bulk stations, terminals) Bottled liquid petroleum gas merchant wholesalers Fuel oil merchant wholesalers (except bulk stations, terminals) Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 4248 Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of beer, ale, wine, and/or distilled alcoholic beverages.
• 42481 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424810.
• 424810 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of beer, ale, porter, and other fermented malt beverages.
• 42482 Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424820.
• 424820 Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of wine, distilled alcoholic beverages, and/or neutral spirits and ethyl alcohol used in blended wines and distilled liquors.
• 4249 Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of nondurable goods, such as farm supplies; books, periodicals, and newspapers; flowers; nursery stock; paints; varnishes; tobacco and tobacco products; and other miscellaneous nondurable goods, such as cut Christmas trees and pet supplies.
• 42491 Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424910.
• 424910 Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of farm supplies, such as animal feeds, fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, pesticides, plant seeds, and plant bulbs. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42492 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424920.
• 424920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of books, periodicals, and newspapers.
• 42493 Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424930.
• 424930 Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of flowers, florists' supplies, and/or nursery stock (except plant seeds and plant bulbs). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42494 Tobacco Product and Electronic Cigarette Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424940.
• 424940 Tobacco Product and Electronic Cigarette Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of tobacco products, such as cigarettes, snuff, cigars, pipe tobacco, and electronic cigarettes (including related parts and accessories). Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 42495 Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424950.
• 424950 Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of paints, varnishes, and similar coatings; pigments; wallpaper; and supplies, such as paintbrushes and rollers. Cross-References.
• 42499 Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers: See industry description for 424990.
• 424990 Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of nondurable goods (except printing and writing paper; stationery and office supplies; industrial and personal service paper; drugs and druggists' sundries; apparel, piece goods, and notions; grocery and related products; farm product raw materials; chemical and allied products; petroleum and petroleum products; beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages; farm supplies; books, periodicals, and newspapers; flowers, nursery stock, and florists' supplies; tobacco and tobacco products; and paint, varnishes, wallpaper, and supplies). Illustrative Examples: Artists' supplies merchant wholesalers Pet supplies (except pet food) merchant wholesalers Burlap merchant wholesalers Statuary (except religious) merchant wholesalers Christmas trees (e.g., artificial, cut) merchant wholesalers Textile bags merchant wholesalers Industrial yarns merchant wholesalers Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 425 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers: The Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers subsector groups establishments that arrange for the sale of goods owned by others, generally on a fee or commission basis. They act on behalf of the buyers and sellers of goods to facilitate wholesale trade.
• 4251 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers:
• 42512 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers: See industry description for 425120.
• 425120 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers: This industry comprises wholesale trade agents and brokers acting on behalf of buyers or sellers in the wholesale distribution of goods, including those that use the Internet or other electronic means to bring together buyers and sellers. Agents and brokers do not take title to the goods being sold but rather receive a commission or fee for their service. Agents and brokers for all durable and nondurable goods are included in this industry. Illustrative Examples: Independent sales representatives Manufacturers' sales representatives Group purchasing organizations (acting as agents for goods distribution) Cross-References.