This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of ferrous metal products.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Merchant wholesale distribution of insulated wire--are classified in U.S. Industry 423610, Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers;
• Merchant wholesale distribution of recyclable metal scrap not using power processing equipment--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 42393012, Iron and Steel Scrap Merchant Wholesalers - Dealers (not using power processing equipment);
• Merchant wholesale distribution of precious metals, excluding precious metal ores--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4239402, Precious Metal (except Ore) Merchant Wholesalers;
• Merchant wholesale distribution of recyclable metal scrap using power processing equipment--a re classified in U.S. CensusBureau NAICS-based industry 42393011, Iron and Steel Scrap Merchant Wholesalers - Processors (using power processing equipment);
• Merchant wholesale distribution of precious metal ores--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4235202, Other Mineral and Ore Merchant Wholesalers;
• Merchant wholesale distribution of staples, tacks, and brads--are classified in U.S. Industry 423710, Hardware Merchant Wholesalers; and
• Merchant wholesale distribution of metal cans--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4238404, Industrial Containers and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.