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.
Business-to-business electronic markets, agents, and brokers primarily engaged in wholesaling durable goods, generally on a commission or fee basis, are classified in Subsector 425, Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers.
NAICS 4231 - Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 4232 - Furniture and Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 4233 - Lumber and Other Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 4234 - Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 4235 - Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers
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