NAICS 423 - Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

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.

Agents and brokers primarily engaged in wholesaling durable goods, generally on a commission or fee basis, are classified in Subsector 425, Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers.

• Includes merchant wholesalers selling durable goods with a life expectancy of three years or more.
• Wholesalers take title to goods, buying and selling on their own account.
• Covers a wide range of products including vehicles, machinery, furniture, and construction materials.
• Agents and brokers wholesaling durable goods are classified separately under NAICS 425.
• Commonly used by government agencies for procurement of capital equipment and supplies.
• Small business size standards vary but typically include revenue thresholds around $40 million.

• Purchasing and reselling durable goods to business and government customers.
• Managing inventory and logistics for large volumes of capital equipment.
• Supplying motor vehicles and automotive parts to government fleets.
• Distributing construction materials and industrial machinery.
• Providing household-type appliances and furniture for government facilities.
• Handling metals, minerals (non-petroleum), and recyclable materials.
• Coordinating delivery schedules aligned with government project timelines.
• Ensuring compliance with government procurement regulations and quality standards.

• Durable goods merchant wholesalers
• Industrial equipment distributors
• Automotive parts wholesalers
• Construction material suppliers
• Furniture and appliance wholesalers
• Metal and mineral distributors