This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting consumer goods and products (except consumer electronics and appliances; formal wear and costumes; prerecorded video tapes and discs for home electronic equipment; home health furniture and equipment; and recreational goods). Included in this industry are furniture rental centers and party rental supply centers.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Renting consumer electronics and appliances--are classified in Industry 532210, Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental;
  • Renting formal wear and costumes--are classified in Industry 532220, Formal Wear and Costume Rental;
  • Renting video tapes and discs--are classified in Industry 532230, Video Tape and Disc Rental;
  • Renting home health furniture and equipment--are classified in U.S. Industry 532291, Home Health Equipment Rental;
  • Renting recreational goods--are classified in U.S. Industry 532292, Recreational Goods Rental;
  • Retailing and renting musical instruments--are classified in Industry 451140, Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores; and
  • Renting a range of consumer, commercial, and industrial equipment, such as lawn and garden equipment, home repair tools, and party and banquet equipment--are classified in Industry 532310, General Rental Centers.