This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in buying or selling products of the primary metals industries; and coal, coke, metal ores, and/or nonmetallic minerals on a commission, brokerage, or agency basis for others through a sales force rather than through electronic means such as the Internet.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Merchant wholesale distribution of the primary metals industries; and coal, coke, metal ores, and/or nonmetallic minerals--are classified in Industry Group 4235, Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers; and

Bringing together buyers and sellers of goods using the Internet or other electronic means and generally receiving a commission or fee for the service--are classified in Industry 425110, Business to Business Electronic Markets.