North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2017 Version 2.0

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North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2017 Version 2.0
Introduction
Hierarchical structure

551 - Wholesale services (except commissions)

This group comprises the services of buying and selling merchandise on own account at an intermediate step in the distribution chain. Wholesale services bundled with services incidental to the own account sale of merchandise such as logistics, inventory management, marketing services, packaging and labeling, handling of warranty claims, in-store or co-op promotions, and product training are also included.

  • Exclusion(s)

    • the service of arranging the buying or selling of merchandise for others at an intermediate step in the distribution chain (See 5521111 Wholesale trade commissions (except for cannabis products))
    • the service of buying and selling merchandise on own account at the final step in the distribution chain (See 561 Retail services (except commissions))

55121 - Cannabis products, at wholesale

This class comprises wholesaling services for cannabis viable seeds; cannabis vegetative plants; fresh and dried cannabis (buds and leaves); cannabis oil; other cannabis extracts and concentrates; cannabis-infused edible products; and other cannabis products n.e.c., for non-medical and medical uses. Cannabis is bred to contain cannabinoids, in particular the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) - more than 0.3% w/w (weight for weight) - and cannabidiol (CBD).

  • Exclusion(s)

    • cannabis based pharmaceuticals, at wholesale (See 551148 Pharmaceutical and medicinal products, at wholesale)
    • true hemp seeds for farming, not aimed at producing intoxicating and hallucinogenic cannabis (0.3% w/w or less of THC), at wholesale (See 5511715 Seeds and bulbs, at wholesale)
    • true hemp seeds for foods, not aimed at producing intoxicating and hallucinogenic cannabis (0.3% w/w or less of THC), at wholesale (See 5511121 Oilseeds and grains, at wholesale)

551215 - Cannabis-infused edible products, at wholesale

This subclass comprises wholesaling services for cannabis-infused edible products (beverages, food, etc.), containing more than 0.3% w/w of the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and other cannabinoids and terpenes. Their use can be non-medical or medical. Generally, there is a limit on the level of THC a product available for sale could contain.

  • Exclusion(s)

    • cannabis-infused animal feeds, at wholesale (See 5512161 Other cannabis products, n.e.c., at wholesale)
5512151 - Cannabis-infused beverages, at wholesale

Wholesaling services for cannabis-infused beverages, containing more than 0.3% w/w of the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and other cannabinoids and terpenes. Their use can be non-medical or medical. Generally, there is a limit on the level of THC a product available for sale could contain.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • cannabis-infused coffee, at wholesale
    • cannabis-infused juices and drinks, at wholesale
    • cannabis-infused non-carbonated and carbonated drinks, at wholesale
    • cannabis-infused smoothies, at wholesale
    • cannabis-infused tea, at wholesale
    • low alcohol premixed drinks containing cannabis, at wholesale
    • non-alcoholic beverages containing cannabis, at wholesale

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • cannabis-infused drink powder, at wholesale

  • Exclusion(s)

    • cannabis concentrates, at wholesale (See 5512141 Cannabis extracts and concentrates (except oil), at wholesale)
    • cannabis oil for non-medical and medical use, at wholesale (See 551213 Cannabis oil, at wholesale)
5512152 - Cannabis-infused edible products (except beverages), at wholesale

Wholesaling services for cannabis-infused edible products, such as food, except beverages, containing more than 0.3% w/w of the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), and other cannabinoids and terpenes. Their use can be non-medical or medical. Generally, there is a limit on the level of THC a product available for sale could contain.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • cannabis-infused baked goods, at wholesale
    • cannabis-infused breads, at wholesale
    • cannabis-infused brownies, at wholesale
    • cannabis-infused cakes, at wholesale
    • cannabis-infused canola cooking oil, at wholesale
    • cannabis-infused chocolate bars, at wholesale
    • cannabis-infused cookies and crackers, at wholesale
    • cannabis-infused food products, at wholesale
    • cannabis-infused ice cream, at wholesale
    • cannabis-infused muffins, at wholesale
    • cannabis-infused olive cooking oil, at wholesale
    • cannabis-infused perishable prepared foods, at wholesale

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • cannabis concentrates, at wholesale (See 5512141 Cannabis extracts and concentrates (except oil), at wholesale)
    • cannabis oil for non-medical and medical use, at wholesale (See 551213 Cannabis oil, at wholesale)
    • cannabis-infused animal feeds, at wholesale (See 5512161 Other cannabis products, n.e.c., at wholesale)
    • carrier oils used for extracting cannabinoids such as THC and CBD, at wholesale (See 551213 Cannabis oil, at wholesale)
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