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.
Business to business electronic markets, agents, and brokers primarily engaged in wholesaling nondurable goods, generally on a commission or fee basis, are classified in Subsector 425, Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers.
4241 Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers
42411 Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424110 below.
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.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of stationery are classified in Industry 424120, Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
42412 Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424120 below.
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:
Computer paper supplies merchant wholesalers; Photocopy supplies merchant wholesalers;
Envelope merchant wholesalers; Social stationery merchant wholesalers; File cards and
folders merchant wholesalers; Typewriter paper merchant wholesalers; Greeting cards
merchant wholesalers; Writing pens merchant wholesalers; Pencils merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of bulk printing and/or writing paper are classified in Industry 424110, Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers.
42413 Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424130 below.
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:
Disposable plastics eating utensils merchant wholesalers; Paper napkins merchant wholesalers;
Paper and disposable plastics dishes merchant wholesalers; Paperboard and disposable
plastics boxes merchant wholesalers; Paper and disposable plastics shipping supplies
merchant wholesalers; Plastics bags merchant wholesalers; Paper bags merchant wholesalers;
Sanitary paper products merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of stationery, office supplies, and/or gift wrap are classified in Industry 424120, Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
4242 Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers
42421 Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424210 below.
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 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;
Botanicals merchant wholesalers; Vaccines merchant wholesalers; Cosmetics merchant wholesalers;
Vitamins merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of surgical, dental, and hospital equipment are classified in Industry 423450, Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
4243 Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers
42431 Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant
Wholesalers
See industry description for 424310 below.
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.
- Establishments primarily engaged as converters who buy fabric goods in the grey, have them finished on a contract basis, and sell at wholesale are classified in Industry 31331, Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills.
- Establishments primarily engaged in merchant wholesale distribution of industrial yarns - classified in Industry 424990, Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers.
42432 Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings Merchant
Wholesalers
See industry description for 424320 below.
424320 Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings Merchant
Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of men's and/or boys' clothing and furnishings.
Illustrative Examples:
Men's and boys' hosiery merchant wholesalers; Men's and boys' suits merchant wholesalers;
Men's and boys' nightwear merchant wholesalers; Men's and boys' underwear merchant wholesalers;
Men's and boys' sportswear merchant wholesalers; Men's and boys' work clothing merchant
wholesalers.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of unisex clothing and men's fur clothing are classified in Industry 424330, Women's, Children's, and Infants' Clothing and Accessories Merchant Wholesalers.
42433 Women's, Children's, and Infants' Clothing and
Accessories Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424330 below.
424330 Women's, Children's, and Infants' Clothing and
Accessories Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of (1) women's, children's, infants', and/or unisex clothing and accessories and/or (2) fur
clothing.
Illustrative Examples:
Dresses merchant wholesalers; Millinery merchant wholesalers; Fur clothing merchant wholesalers;
Women's, children's, and infants' hosiery merchant wholesalers; Lingerie merchant wholesalers.
42434 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424340 below.
424340 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of footwear (including athletic) of leather, rubber, and other materials.
4244 Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers
42441 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424410 below.
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.
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of a specialized line of groceries are classified elsewhere in Sector 42, Wholesale Trade, according to the product sold.
42442 Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424420 below.
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.
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of frozen dairy products are classified in Industry 424430, Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers.
42443 Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424430 below.
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
- Merchant wholesale distribution of dried or canned dairy products and dairy substitutes - classified in Industry 424490, Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Pasteurizing and bottling milk - classified in U.S. Industry 311511, Fluid Milk Manufacturing.
42444 Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424440 below.
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
- Merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen poultry - classified in Industry 424420, Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of canned poultry - classified in Industry 424490, Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Slaughtering and dressing poultry - classified in U.S. Industry 311615, Poultry Processing.
42445 Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424450 below.
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
- Merchant wholesale distribution of frozen pretzels - classified in Industry 424420, Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of pretzels (except frozen) - classified in Industry 424490, Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers.
42446 Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424460 below.
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
- Merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen fish and seafood - classified in Industry 424420, Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of canned fish and seafood - classified in Industry 424490, Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Canning, smoking, salting, drying, or freezing seafood and shucking and packing fresh shellfish - classified in Industry 31171, Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging.
42447 Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424470 below.
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
- Merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen meats - classified in Industry 424420, Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of canned meats - classified in Industry 424490, Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Preparing boxed beef - classified in U.S. Industry 311612, Meat Processed from Carcasses.
42448 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424480 below.
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 below.
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
- Merchant wholesale distribution of grains, field beans, livestock, and other farm product raw materials - classified in Industry Group 4245, Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages - classified in Industry Group 4248, Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers;
- Bottling soft drinks - classified in Industry 31211, Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of a general line of groceries - classified in Industry 424410, General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen foods (except dairy) - classified in Industry 424420, Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of dairy products - classified in Industry 424430, Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of poultry and poultry products (except canned and packaged frozen) - classified in Industry 424440, Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of confectioneries; salted or roasted nuts; popcorn; potato, corn, and similar chips; and/or fountain fruits and syrups - classified in Industry 424450, Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of fish and seafoods (except canned and packaged frozen) - classified in Industry 424460, Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of meats (except canned and packaged frozen) - classified in Industry 424470, Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables - classified in Industry 424480, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Roasting coffee - classified in Industry 311920, Coffee and Tea Manufacturing.
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 fruit 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 below.
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
- Merchant wholesale distribution of field and garden seeds - classified in Industry 424910, Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Operating grain elevators for storage only - classified in Industry 493130, Farm Product Warehousing and Storage.
42452 Livestock Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424520 below.
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.
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of horses and mules are classified in Industry 424590, Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers.
42459 Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424590 below.
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 merchant wholesalers; Mules merchant wholesalers; Hides merchant wholesalers;
Raw cotton merchant wholesalers; Horses merchant wholesalers; Raw pelts merchant wholesalers;
Leaf tobacco merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of raw milk - classified in Industry 424430, Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of live poultry (except chicks) - classified in Industry 424440, Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of grain, dry beans, and soybeans and other inedible beans - classified in Industry 424510, Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of livestock (except horses and mules), such as cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats - classified in Industry 424520, Livestock Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables - classified in Industry 424480, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers.
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 below.
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 below.
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
- Merchant wholesale distribution of ammunition - classified in Industry Group 4239, Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of biological and medical products; botanical drugs and herbs; and pharmaceutical products intended for internal and external consumption in such forms as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions - classified in Industry 424210, Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of farm supplies, such as animal feeds, fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, pesticides, seeds and plant bulbs - classified in Industry 424910, Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of paints, and varnishes and similar coatings, pigments, wallpaper, and supplies, such as paint brushes and rollers - classified in Industry 424950, Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of lubricating oils and greases - classified in Industry 424720, Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals);
- Merchant wholesale distribution of fireworks - classified in Industry 423920, Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of plastics materials and resins, and unsupported plastics film, sheet, sheeting, rod, tube, and other basic forms and shapes - classified in Industry 424610, Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers.
4247 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers
42471 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
See industry description for 424710 below.
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.
- Establishments primarily engaged in bulk storage of petroleum are classified in Industry 493190, Other Warehousing and Storage.
42472 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers
(except Bulk Stations and Terminals)
See industry description for 424720 below.
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:
Bottled liquid petroleum gas merchant wholesalers; Gasoline merchant wholesalers
(except bulk stations, terminals); Fuel oil merchant wholesalers
(except bulk stations, terminals); Lubricating oil and grease merchant wholesalers
(except bulk stations, terminals).
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of crude petroleum and petroleum products from bulk liquid storage facilities are classified in Industry 424710, Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals.
4248 Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers
42481 Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424810 below.
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 below.
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 below.
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
- Merchant wholesale distribution of pet food - classified in Industry 424490, Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of grains - classified in Industry 424510, Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of pet supplies - classified in Industry 424990, Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of nursery stock (except seeds and plant bulbs) - classified in Industry 424930, Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
42492 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424920 below.
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 below.
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).
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Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Merchant wholesale distribution of cut Christmas trees - classified in Industry 424990, Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of plant seeds and plant bulbs - classified in Industry 424910, Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.
42494 Tobacco and Tobacco Product Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424940 below.
424940 Tobacco and Tobacco Product Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution
of tobacco products, such as cigarettes, snuff, cigars, and pipe tobacco.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of leaf tobacco are classified in Industry 424590, Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers.
42495 Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424950 below.
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 paint
brushes and rollers.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of artists' paints are classified in Industry 424990, Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers.
42499 Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
See industry description for 424990 below.
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; flower, 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 goods (except religious) merchant wholesalers;
Christmas trees merchant wholesalers; Textile bags merchant wholesalers;
Industrial yarn merchant wholesalers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Distribution of advertising specialties - classified in Industry 541890, Other Services Related to Advertising;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of farm supplies - classified in Industry 424910, Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of books, periodicals, and newspapers - classified in Industry 424920, Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of flowers, nursery stock, and florists' supplies - classified in Industry 424930, Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of tobacco and its products - classified in Industry 424940, Tobacco and Tobacco Product Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of paints, varnishes, and similar coatings; pigments; wallpaper; and supplies - classified in Industry 424950, Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of bulk printing and/or writing paper - classified in Industry 424110, Printing and Writing Paper Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of stationery, office supplies, and/or gift wrap - classified in Industry 424120, Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of wrapping and other coarse paper, paperboard, converted paper (except stationery and office supplies), and related disposable plastics products - classified in Industry 424130, Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of biological and medical products; botanical drugs and herbs; and pharmaceutical products intended for internal and external consumption - classified in Industry 424210, Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of clothing and accessories, footwear, piece goods, yard goods, notions, and/or hair accessories - classified in Industry Group 4243, Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of meat, poultry, seafood, confectioneries, fruits and vegetables; and other groceries - related products are classified in Industry Group 4244, Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of grains, field beans, livestock, and other farm product raw materials - classified in Industry Group 4245, Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of chemicals; plastics materials and basic forms and shapes; and allied products - classified in Industry Group 4246, Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of petroleum and petroleum products - classified in Industry Group 4247, Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of beer, ale, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages - classified in Industry Group 4248, Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of pet foods - classified in Industry 424490, Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of religious statuary - classified in Industry 423990, Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Merchant wholesale distribution of knitting yarns (except industrial) - classified in Industry 424310, Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers.
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
