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.
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Subcategories of 424 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
- 4241Paper 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.
- 4242Drugs 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.
- 4243Apparel, 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.
- 4244Grocery 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.
- 4245Farm 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).
- 4246Chemical 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.
- 4247Petroleum 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.
- 4248Beer, 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.
- 4249Miscellaneous 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.
Other NAICS 2022 codes under 424 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 424?
- NAICS 2022 424 is "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.
- What does NAICS 2022 424 include?
- 424 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods contains 9 direct subcategories: 4241 Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers; 4242 Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers; 4243 Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers; 4244 Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers; 4245 Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers; 4246 Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers; and more.
- What is the parent category of 424?
- 424 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods sits under 424 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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