North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2017 Version 1.0

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North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2017 Version 1.0
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)
    • the service of buying and selling merchandise on own account at the final step in the distribution chain (See 561 Retail services (except commissions))

55116 - Building materials and supplies, at wholesale

This class comprises wholesaling services for lumber, plywood and millwork; electrical, lighting and communication supplies; plumbing, heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies; paint, glass and wallpaper; hand tools and hardware; and other building supplies.

551163 - Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies, at wholesale

This subclass comprises wholesaling services for plumbing equipment and supplies, including valves; and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment and supplies.

5511631 - Plumbing equipment and supplies (including valves), at wholesale

Wholesaling services for plumbing equipment and supplies, including valves.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • bath tubs equipment at wholesale
    • metal plumbing fittings at wholesale
    • metal plumbing fixtures at wholesale
    • plastic pipe at wholesale
    • plastic pipe fittings at wholesale
    • plastic plumbing fixtures at wholesale
    • sinks at wholesale
    • toilets equipment at wholesale

    All examples

5511632 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment and supplies, at wholesale

Wholesaling services for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment and supplies.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • commercial refrigeration equipment at wholesale
    • electric furnaces at wholesale
    • fans (ventilators) at wholesale
    • gas appliances at wholesale
    • household electric water heaters at wholesale
    • household electric window-type air conditioners at wholesale
    • metal fireplaces at wholesale
    • oil burners at wholesale
    • transportation refrigeration equipment at wholesale
    • water heating tanks at wholesale
    • water purification equipment at wholesale

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • gas meters at wholesale
    • water meters at wholesale
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