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

561 - Retail services (except commissions)

This group comprises the services of buying and selling merchandise on own account at the final step in the distribution chain, and rendering services incidental to the retail sale of merchandise; the services are provided in-store, on-line or in vending machines.

• Exclusion(s)

  • the service of buying and selling merchandise on own account at an intermediate step in the distribution chain (See 551 Wholesale services (except commissions))
  • the service of selling merchandise for others on a commission basis at the final step in the distribution process (See 562 Retail trade commissions)

56111 - Food at retail

This class comprises retailing services for fresh food; frozen food; and packaged food dry goods. Retailing services for cannabis-infused edible products are excluded from this class.

• Exclusion(s)

  • cannabis-infused edible products, at retail (See 561136 Cannabis-infused edible products, at retail)
  • cannabis-infused fresh food, at retail (See 561136 Cannabis-infused edible products, at retail)

56112 - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, at retail

This class comprises retailing services for soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages; alcoholic beverages; and ice. Retailing services for cannabis-infused edible products are excluded from this class.

• Exclusion(s)

  • cannabis-infused beverages, at retail (See 5611361 Cannabis-infused beverages, at retail)

56113 - Cannabis products, at retail

This class comprises retailing 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 retail (See 561711 Pharmaceuticals at retail)
  • true hemp seeds for farming, not aimed at producing intoxicating and hallucinogenic cannabis (0.3% w/w or less of THC), at retail (See 5619142 Farm supplies at retail)
  • true hemp seeds for food, not aimed at producing intoxicating and hallucinogenic cannabis (0.3% w/w or less of THC), at retail (See 5611132 Packaged food dry goods n.e.c., at retail)

56121 - Clothing at retail

This class comprises retailing services for men's clothing; women's clothing; children's and infant clothing; vestments, costumes, and unisex clothing.

56122 - Footwear at retail

This class comprises retailing services for men's footwear; women's footwear; and children's footwear.

56123 - Jewellery and watches, luggage and briefcases, at retail

This class comprises retailing services for jewellery and watches; luggage, briefcases, knapsacks, and duffel bags.

56131 - Home furniture, furnishings, housewares, appliances and electronics, at retail

This class comprises retailing services for indoor home furniture; outdoor home furniture; home furnishings; housewares; home appliances; and home electronics.

56141 - Sporting and leisure products (except publications, audio and video recordings, and game software), at retail

This class comprises retailing services for sporting equipment, including bicycles; toys and games; and arts and leisure equipment and supplies, n.e.c.

56142 - Publications at retail

This class comprises retailing services for published books, newspapers, magazines, peridodicals and other publications.

56143 - Audio and video recordings, and game software, at retail

This class comprises retailing services for audio recordings, movies, television programs and other video recordings, and game software.

56151 - Motor vehicles at retail

This class comprises retailing services for new motor vehicles; and used motor vehicles.

56152 - Recreational vehicles at retail

This class comprises retailing services for new recreational vehicles; and used recreational vehicles.

56153 - Motor vehicle parts, accessories and supplies, at retail

This class comprises retailing services for new motor vehicle tires; new and used motor vehicle parts and accessories; and automotive chemicals.

56161 - Automotive and household fuels, at retail

This class comprises retailing services for automotive fuels; and household fuels.

56171 - Home health products at retail

This class comprises retailing services for pharmaceuticals; eyewear; and home health products, n.e.c. Retailing services for cannabis products are excluded from this class.

56172 - Infant care, personal and beauty products, at retail

This class comprises retailing services for infant care products; and personal and beauty products.

56181 - Hardware, tools, and renovation and lawn and garden products, at retail

This class comprises retailing services for hardware and tools; renovation materials and supplies; and home lawn and garden equipment and supplies. Retailing services for cannabis products are excluded from this class.

56191 - Miscellaneous products at retail

This class comprises retailing services for pets, pet food and pet supplies; tobacco products and accessories; home office equipment and supplies, n.e.c.; farm equipment and supplies; equipment and supplies, n.e.c.; and artwork, collectibles, antiques, and used or second-hand merchandise, except motor vehicles and mobile homes. Cannabis products are excluded from this class.