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Class 4642 - Wholesale of miscellaneous consumer goods

PSIC Class 4642 covers Wholesale of miscellaneous consumer goods. Current child subclasses include Wholesale of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Products, Wholesale of Surgical and Orthopedic Instruments and Devices, and...

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Hierarchy depth 4/5
Children 9
Last verified 2026-08-13
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About this level

Practical summary

Class 4642 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under G Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles > 46 Wholesale Trade, except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles > 464 Wholesale of household goods. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Wholesale of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Products, Wholesale of Surgical and Orthopedic Instruments and Devices, and Wholesale of Photographic and Optical Goods. It is the level people use when they already know the activity family but still need the exact five-digit match.

Administrative context

Where this code is used

This class is used when a business can already narrow the activity family and only needs to compare the final subclasses such as Wholesale of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Products, Wholesale of Surgical and Orthopedic Instruments and Devices, and Wholesale of Photographic and Optical Goods. It is the level most often checked before a five-digit decision is finalized.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this class to choose between its final subclasses such as Wholesale of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Products, Wholesale of Surgical and Orthopedic Instruments and Devices, and Wholesale of Photographic and Optical Goods. If two options look close, compare the exact activity, the outputs and the way the business actually earns revenue.

FAQ

What does PSIC Class 4642 cover?

PSIC Class 4642 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Wholesale of miscellaneous consumer goods.

How do I compare Class 4642 with the sibling classes?

Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include 4641 Wholesale of textiles, clothing and footwear and 4649 Wholesale of other household goods.

Why does Class 4642 matter for a filing decision?

It is usually the last broad checkpoint before the five-digit subclass choice, so it is the right place to catch near-miss classifications.