Key facts
Code summary
Code 4690
Official title Non-specialized wholesale trade
Version PSIC 2019
Source layer PSA / BSP
Tr
PSIC 2019 Navigation-first hub Class 4690 - Non-specialized wholesale trade
PSIC Class 4690 covers Non-specialized wholesale trade. Current child subclasses include Non-specialized Wholesale Trade. This four-digit layer is useful when comparing neighboring activities before landing on the...
Next step
Child codes
These are the next codes most users should open after this hub page.
About this level
Practical summary
Class 4690 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 > 469 Non-specialized wholesale trade. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Non-specialized Wholesale Trade. 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 Non-specialized Wholesale Trade. 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 Non-specialized Wholesale Trade. 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 a variety of goods without any particular specialization
FAQ
What does PSIC Class 4690 cover?
PSIC Class 4690 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Non-specialized wholesale trade.
How do I compare Class 4690 with the sibling classes?
Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include nearby sibling codes.
Why does Class 4690 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.