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
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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 5621111 Retail trade commissions)

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.

561212 - Women's clothing at retail

This subclass comprises retailing services for women's outerwear coats and jackets; women's dresses and suits; women's skirts, pants, blouses, sweaters and other bottoms and tops; women's lingerie, sleepwear and underwear; women's hosiery; women's handbags, purses and accessories; and women's clothing n.e.c.

5612121 - Women's outerwear coats and jackets, at retail

Retailing services for women's outerwear coats and jackets.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • women's cloaks at retail
    • women's fur at retail
    • women's overcoats at retail
    • women's parkas at retail
    • women's rainwear at retail
    • women's ski suits at retail
    • women's snowsuits at retail
    • women's windbreakers at retail
    • women's winter coats at retail

    All examples

5612122 - Women's dresses and suits, at retail

Retailing services for women's dresses and suits.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • women's evening dress shirts at retail
    • women's evening gowns at retail
    • women's maternity dresses at retail
    • women's pant suits at retail
    • women's skirt suits at retail

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • women's wedding gowns at retail (See 5612127 Women's clothing n.e.c. at retail)
5612123 - Women's skirts, pants, blouses, sweaters and other bottoms and tops, at retail

Retailing services for women's skirts, pants, blouses, sweaters and other bottoms and tops.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • women's blazers at retail
    • women's casual pants at retail
    • women's casual shirts (except evening dress shirts) at retail
    • women's dress pants at retail
    • women's indoor jackets at retail
    • women's jeans at retail
    • women's maternity tops at retail
    • women's shorts at retail
    • women's sweat pants at retail
    • women's t-shirts at retail

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • women's gym uniforms at retail
    • women's kilts (except as sport equipment) at retail
    • women's school uniforms at retail
5612124 - Women's lingerie, sleepwear and underwear, at retail

Retailing services for women's lingerie, sleepwear and underwear.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • women's babydolls at retail
    • women's bathrobes at retail
    • women's bras at retail
    • women's camisoles at retail
    • women's foundation garments at retail
    • women's nightgowns at retail
    • women's nightshirts at retail
    • women's panties at retail
    • women's pyjamas at retail

    All examples

5612125 - Women's hosiery at retail

Retailing services for women's hosiery.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • women's leggings at retail
    • women's nylons at retail
    • women's pantyhose at retail
    • women's socks at retail
    • women's stockings at retail
    • women's tights at retail

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • women's leotards at retail
5612126 - Women's handbags, purses and accessories, at retail

Retailing services for women's handbags, purses and accessories.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • women's belts at retail
    • women's caps at retail
    • women's coin purses at retail
    • women's gloves (except for work and sport) at retail
    • women's hair accessories at retail
    • women's hats at retail
    • women's headbands at retail
    • women's knapsack purses at retail
    • women's mittens at retail
    • women's scarves at retail
    • women's wallets at retail

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • women's hair combs at retail
    • women's umbrellas at retail

  • Exclusion(s)

    • women's money belts at retail (See 5612321 Luggage, briefcases, knapsacks, and duffel bags, at retail)
5612127 - Women's clothing n.e.c. at retail

Retailing services for women's clothing n.e.c.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • women's armed forces uniforms at retail
    • women's exercise and fitness clothing at retail
    • women's firefighter uniforms at retail
    • women's medical uniforms at retail
    • women's occupational clothing at retail
    • women's religious robes at retail
    • women's safety clothing at retail
    • women's swimsuits at retail
    • women's work gloves at retail

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • women's bridal gowns at retail

  • Exclusion(s)

    • women's camouflage, hunting and fishing clothing, at retail (See 5614115 Hunting, fishing and camping equipment, at retail)
    • women's curling, fencing sport and other specialized sport clothing at retail (See 5614117 Sporting equipment n.e.c. at retail)
    • women's new motorcycle clothing at retail (See 5615211 New motorcycles and scooters, at retail)
    • women's specialized bike clothing at retail (See 5614111 Bicycles and biking equipment and accessories, at retail)
    • women's team sports uniforms at retail (See 5614116 Team sporting equipment at retail)
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