This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged as state-owned and operated in the merchant wholesale distribution of wines, distilled alcoholic beverages, neutral spirits, ethyl alcohol used in blended wines and distilled liquors.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Merchant wholesale distribution of wines and distilled alcoholic beverages under government license--are classified in 42482010, Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages, licensed distributor merchant wholesalers;

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 42511000, Business to business electronic markets; and

Buying or selling beer, ale, porter, and other fermented malt beverages, wine, distilled alcoholic beverages, and/or neutral spirits and ethyl alcohol on a commission, brokerage, or agency basis f or others through a sales force rather than through electronic means such as the Internet--are classified in 42512048, Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverage agents and brokers.