2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

423710 Hardware Merchant Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of hardware, knives, or handtools.

Illustrative Examples:

Brads merchant wholesalers
Cutlery merchant wholesalers
Knives (except disposable plastics) merchant wholesalers
Power handtools (e.g., drills, saws, sanders) merchant wholesalers
Fasteners (e.g., bolts, nuts, rivets, screws) merchant wholesalers
Staples merchant wholesalers
Handtools (except motor vehicle, machinists' precision) merchant wholesalers
Tacks merchant wholesalers


Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Merchant wholesale distribution of nails, noninsulated wire, and screening--are classified in Industry 423510, Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers;
  • Merchant wholesale distribution of motor vehicle handtools and equipment--are classified in Industry 423120, Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers;
  • Merchant wholesale distribution of machinists' precision handtools--are classified in Industry 423830, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers; and
  • Merchant wholesale distribution of disposable plastics knives and eating utensils--are classified in Industry 424130, Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers.
2007
NAICS		   2012
NAICS		   2017
NAICS		   Corresponding Index
Entries
423710   423710   423710   Appliance hardware merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Blades (e.g., knife, saw) merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Bolts, nuts, rivets, screws, and other fasteners merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Brads merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Cabinet hardware and fittings merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Carpenters' tools merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Cutlery merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Drapery hardware merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Fasteners (e.g., bolts, nuts, rivets, screws) merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Handtools (except motor vehicle mechanics', machinists' precision) merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Hardware (except motor vehicle) merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Hinges merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Keys and locks merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Knives (except disposable plastics) merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Locks, security, merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Plumbers' tools and equipment merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Power handtools (e.g., drills, sanders, saws) merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Specialty-line hardware merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Staples merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Tacks merchant wholesalers
423710   423710   423710   Tools, hand (except motor vehicle, machinists' precision tools), merchant wholesalers