Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling hardware and specialized tools.
Canadian industry
416330 Hardware merchant wholesalers
Grossistes-marchands d'articles de quincaillerie
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Hardware merchant wholesalers |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 41633 - Hardware merchant wholesalers |
| International correspondence | G4663* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Examples
- builders' hardware merchant wholesalers
- carpenters', mechanics', plumbers' and other trades tools merchant wholesalers
- fasteners, hardware, merchant wholesalers
- plumbers' tools and equipment merchant wholesalers
- appliance hardware merchant wholesalers
- auto mechanics' tools merchant wholesalers
- bolts, nuts, rivets, screws and other fasteners merchant wholesalers
- brads merchant wholesalers
- builders' hardware merchant wholesalers
- carpenters', mechanics', plumbers' and other trades tools merchant wholesalers
- chain saws merchant wholesalers
- chainsaws merchant wholesalers
- fasteners, hardware, merchant wholesalers
- furniture and cabinet hardware and fittings merchant wholesalers
- hand edge tools merchant wholesalers
- hand saws merchant wholesalers
- hand tools (except automotive and machinists' precision) merchant wholesalers
- hardware purchasing, packaging and selling to retailers
- heavy hardware merchant wholesalers
- hinges and butts merchant wholesalers
- ladders merchant wholesalers
- locks and related materials merchant wholesalers
- luggage and trunk fittings merchant wholesalers
- marine and rigging hardware merchant wholesalers
- mechanics' tools merchant wholesalers
- mechanics' tools, sold from mobile truck to tradesmen
- metal chain merchant wholesalers
- mobile automotive mechanics tools merchant wholesalers
- panic hardware merchant wholesalers
- plumbers' tools and equipment merchant wholesalers
- power hand tools merchant wholesalers
- rivets merchant wholesalers
- saw blades merchant wholesalers
- shelf hardware merchant wholesalers
- staples merchant wholesalers
- tacks merchant wholesalers
- tinware merchant wholesalers
- washers, hardware merchant wholesalers
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
builders' hardware merchant wholesalerscarpenters', mechanics', plumbers' and other trades tools merchant wholesalersfasteners, hardware, merchant wholesalersplumbers' tools and equipment merchant wholesalersappliance hardware merchant wholesalers
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: G4663*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 416330
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
416330
Hardware merchant wholesalers
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 416330 Hardware merchant wholesalers. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
416330
builders' hardware merchant wholesalers
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as builders' hardware merchant wholesalers. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 416330 Hardware merchant wholesalers to a business file.
03
416330
carpenters', mechanics', plumbers' and other trades tools merchant wholesalers
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as carpenters', mechanics', plumbers' and other trades tools merchant wholesalers. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 416330 Hardware merchant wholesalers to a business file.
04
416330
fasteners, hardware, merchant wholesalers
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as fasteners, hardware, merchant wholesalers. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 416330 Hardware merchant wholesalers to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 416330Hardware merchant wholesalers
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
G4663*Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
Approximate correspondence
Hardware, wholesale
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
416330Hardware merchant wholesalers
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 416330 cover?
Hardware merchant wholesalers: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling hardware and specialized tools.
Which level of the hierarchy is 416330?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 416330?
It rolls up to 41633 Hardware merchant wholesalers.
Should I stop at 416330 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 416330?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 416330?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 416330 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 38 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Trade brokers, Consumer sales, E-commerce sellers, Retail storefronts, Inventory operations, Wholesale distribution.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 416330?
Yes. The page shows G4663* Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.