2007 NAICS Definitions
423 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

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.

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 below.

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 below.

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 below.

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 below.

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.

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4232 Furniture and Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers

42321 Furniture Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423210 below.

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 below.

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 Glassware merchant wholesalers Chinaware merchant wholesalers Household-type cooking utensil merchant wholesalers Curtain merchant wholesalers Lamp merchant wholesalers Drapery merchant wholesalers Linen (e.g., bath, bed, table) merchant wholesalers Floor covering merchant wholesalers Window blind and shade merchant wholesalers

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

4233 Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers

42331 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423310 below.

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.

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42332 Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423320 below.

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 below.

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.

42339 Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423390 below.

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 Wire fencing and fencing accessories merchant wholesalers Plate glass merchant wholesalers

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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 below.

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 merchant wholesalers

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

42342 Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423420 below.

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:

Accounting machines merchant wholesalers Mailing machine merchant wholesalers Calculator and calculating machines merchant wholesalers Microfilm equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Cash register merchant wholesalers Security safe merchant wholesalers Copying machine merchant wholesalers

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

42343 Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423430 below.

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.

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42344 Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423440 below.

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-operated merchandising machine merchant wholesalers Electrical sign merchant wholesalers Commercial chinaware merchant wholesalers Partitions merchant wholesalers Commercial cooking equipment merchant wholesalers Store fixture (except refrigerated) merchant wholesalers

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42345 Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423450 below.

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 Medical dressings merchant wholesalers Electromedical equipment merchant wholesalers Patient monitoring equipment merchant wholesalers Hospital beds merchant wholesalers Prosthetic appliance and supplies merchant wholesalers Hospital furniture merchant wholesalers Surgical instrument and apparatus merchant wholesalers Medical and dental X-ray machine merchant wholesalers

42346 Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423460 below.

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:

Binocular merchant wholesalers Optometric equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Ophthalmic frame merchant wholesalers Sunglasses merchant wholesalers Ophthalmic lenses merchant wholesalers

42349 Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423490 below.

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

42351 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423510 below.

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 rod merchant wholesalers Metal bars (except precious) merchant wholesalers Metal sheet merchant wholesalers Metal ingots (except precious) merchant wholesalers Metal spike merchant wholesalers Metal pipe merchant wholesalers Nail merchant wholesalers Metal plate merchant wholesalers Noninsulated wire merchant wholesalers

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42352 Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423520 below.

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).

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4236 Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers

42361 Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423610 below.

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 Electrical and Electronic Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423620 below.

423620 Electrical and Electronic Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Merchant Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of household-type electrical appliances, room air-conditioners, gas and electric clothes dryers, and/or household-type audio or video equipment.

Illustrative Examples:

Electric water heater merchant wholesalers Household-type sewing machine merchant wholesalers Household-type radio (including automotive) merchant wholesalers Household-type video camera merchant wholesalers Household-type refrigerator merchant wholesalers Television set merchant wholesalers

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42369 Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423690 below.

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 and radio sets).

Illustrative Examples:

Blank audio or video tape merchant wholesalers Communications equipment merchant wholesalers Blank compact disc (CD) merchant wholesalers Radar equipment merchant wholesalers Blank digital video disc (DVD) merchant wholesalers Telegraph equipment merchant wholesalers Blank diskette merchant wholesalers Telephone equipment merchant wholesalers Broadcasting equipment merchant wholesalers Unloaded computer board merchant wholesalers

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4237 Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

42371 Hardware Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423710 below.

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 Knives (except disposable plastics) merchant wholesalers Cutlery 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 Tacks merchant wholesalers

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

42372 Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423720 below.

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 gas appliances (except gas clothes dryers), 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 below.

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

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

42374 Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423740 below.

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 below.

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

42382 Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423820 below.

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 Milking machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers Harvesting machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers Planting machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers Lawnmowers merchant wholesalers

42383 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423830 below.

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 Materials handling machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

42384 Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423840 below.

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 Refractory materials (e.g., brick, blocks, shapes) merchant wholesalers Industrial diamonds merchant wholesalers Welding supplies (except welding gases) merchant wholesalers Printing inks merchant wholesalers

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

42385 Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423850 below.

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 Janitorial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Beauty parlor equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Undertakers' equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Car wash equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers Upholsterers' equipment and supplies (except fabrics) merchant wholesalers Drycleaning equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

42386 Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423860 below.

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 Motorized passenger golf carts merchant wholesalers Ships 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 below.

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 below.

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 below.

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 below.

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.

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42399 Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

See industry description for 423990 below.

423990 Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of durable goods (except motor vehicle 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:

Musical instruments merchant wholesalers Prerecorded audio and video tapes and discs merchant wholesalers Phonograph records merchant wholesalers Prerecorded compact discs (CDs) and digital video discs (DVDs) merchant wholesalers Prerecorded audio and video cassettes merchant wholesalers Timber and timber products (except lumber) merchant wholesalers

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--