Other specialised wholesale
What this code covers
Use this group for other specialised wholesale when the main activity includes Other specialised wholesale activities not classified in groups 46.2 to 46.7 of this division. and The wholesale of intermediate products, except agricultural, typically not for household use. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
- other specialised wholesale activities not classified in groups 46.2 to 46.7 of this division.
- the wholesale of intermediate products, except agricultural, typically not for household use
- activities of wholesalers who do not assume ownership of the goods they trade, see 46.1
- wholesale of batteries and accumulators not for motor vehicles, see 46.64
- non-specialised wholesale trade, see 46.90
- Compare with 46.1, 46.64, 46.90 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Review the Rev. 2 to Rev. 2.1 mapping type before migrating old records.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - other specialised wholesale activities not classified in groups 46.2 to 46.7 of this division.
- - the wholesale of intermediate products, except agricultural, typically not for household use
- - activities of wholesalers who do not assume ownership of the goods they trade, see 46.1
- - wholesale of batteries and accumulators not for motor vehicles, see 46.64
- - non-specialised wholesale trade, see 46.90
- - Other specialised wholesale activities not classified in groups 46.2 to 46.7 of this division.
- - The wholesale of intermediate products, except agricultural, typically not for household use
- - Activities of wholesalers who do not assume ownership of the goods they trade
- - Wholesale of batteries and accumulators not for motor vehicles
- - Non-specialised wholesale trade
What is NACE 46.8 used for?
Use NACE 46.8 for other specialised wholesale when the main activity matches this scope: Use this group for other specialised wholesale when the main activity includes Other specialised wholesale activities not classified in groups 46.2 to 46.7 of this division. and The wholesale of intermediate products, except agricultural, typically not for household use. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 46.8?
Typical examples include Other specialised wholesale activities not classified in groups 46.2 to 46.7 of this division. and The wholesale of intermediate products, except agricultural, typically not for household use.
When might 46.8 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to activities of wholesalers who do not assume ownership of the goods they trade, see 46.1 and wholesale of batteries and accumulators not for motor vehicles, see 46.64.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 46.8?
Compare 46.8 with 46.1 Wholesale on a fee or contract basis, 46.64 Wholesale of other machinery and equipment, and 46.90 Non-specialised wholesale trade when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this group for wholesale on a fee or contract basis when the main activity includes Activities of commission agents, commodity brokers and other wholesalers trading on the account of others without owning the intermediated goods at any time and Activities of bringing sellers and buyers together. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for wholesale of other machinery and equipment when the main activity includes Wholesale of machinery for the textile industry and of sewing and knitting machines and Wholesale of robots for production lines. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for non-specialised wholesale trade when the main activity includes Wholesale of a variety of goods without any particular specialisation. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for the broader activity area of wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals, including Wholesale of grain, unmanufactured tobacco, seeds and animal feeds, Wholesale of flowers and plants, and Wholesale of live animals. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco when the main activity includes Wholesale of fresh, preserved and frozen food and Specialised and non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for wholesale of household goods when the main activity includes Wholesale of textiles and Wholesale of clothing and footwear. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products when the main activity includes Wholesale of fossil, low-carbon or carbon-free fuels, greases, lubricants, oils and Charcoal, coal, coke, fuelwood, pellets of wood or biomass, naphtha. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for wholesale of metals and metal ores when the main activity includes Wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous metal ores and Wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in primary forms. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment when the main activity includes Wholesale of wood in the rough and Wholesale of products of primary processing of wood. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies when the main activity includes Wholesale of ironware and similar household hardware and Wholesale of fittings. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for wholesale trade when the main activity includes Wholesale on own account means owning the goods traded until the ownership is transferred to the buyer. In the case of transit trade, the goods are commissioned by a buyer, but the agent owns the goods while they are in transit. However, both cases are classified the same way (groups 46.2 to 46.9). and The rules for defining specialised and non-specialised wholesale activities are described in paragraphs xx–xx of the introductory guidelines.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 46.7 maps to 46.8 Other specialised wholesale, but the relationship is scope-aligned rather than a simple unchanged code.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.