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.
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Subcategories of 423 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
- 4231Motor 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.
- 4232Furniture 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.
- 4233Lumber 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.
- 4234Professional 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.
- 4235Metal 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).
- 4236Household 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.
- 4237Hardware, 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.
- 4238Machinery, 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.
- 4239Miscellaneous 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.
Other NAICS 2022 codes under 423 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 423?
- NAICS 2022 423 is "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.
- What does NAICS 2022 423 include?
- 423 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods contains 9 direct subcategories: 4231 Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; 4232 Furniture and Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers; 4233 Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers; 4234 Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; 4235 Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers; 4236 Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers; and more.
- What is the parent category of 423?
- 423 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods sits under 423 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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