NAICS 425120—Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

Where 425120 sits

1. 42 Wholesale Trade
2. 425 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
3. 4251 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
4. 42512 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
5. 425120 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

Description

This industry comprises wholesale trade agents and brokers acting on behalf of buyers or sellers in the wholesale distribution of goods, including those that use the Internet or other electronic means to bring together buyers and sellers. Agents and brokers do not take title to the goods being sold but rather receive a commission or fee for their service. Agents and brokers for all durable and nondurable goods are included in this industry.

Example activities

• independent sales representatives
• manufacturers' sales representatives
• group purchasing organizations (acting as agents for goods distribution)

Cross-references for 425120

• Group purchasing organizations purchasing and selling goods on their own account are classified in Subsector 423, Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods, or Subsector 424, Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods; and
• Group purchasing organizations acting as agents for services are classified in Industry 561990, All Other Support Services.

425120 in other systems