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Class 4662 - Wholesale of metals and metal ores

PSIC Class 4662 covers Wholesale of metals and metal ores. Current child subclasses include Wholesale of Metals and Metal Ores. This four-digit layer is useful when comparing neighboring activities before landing on the...

Level Class
Hierarchy depth 4/5
Children 1
Last verified 2026-05-12
About this level

Practical summary

Class 4662 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 > 466 Other specialized wholesale. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Wholesale of Metals and Metal Ores. 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 Metals and Metal Ores. 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 Metals and Metal Ores. If two options look close, compare the exact activity, the outputs and the way the business actually earns revenue.

Official note

Source-backed description

This class includes: Wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous metal Wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in primary forms Wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous semi- finished metal products, n.e.c Wholesale of gold and other precious metals. This class excludes wholesale of metal scrap, see 4669.

FAQ

What does PSIC Class 4662 cover?

PSIC Class 4662 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Wholesale of metals and metal ores.

How do I compare Class 4662 with the sibling classes?

Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include 4663 Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies and 4669 Wholesale of waste and scrap and other products, n.e.c..

Why does Class 4662 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.