Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling toiletries, cosmetics and druggists' sundries.
Canadian industry
414520 Toiletries, cosmetics and sundries merchant wholesalers
Grossistes-marchands d'articles de toilette, de cosmétiques et d'articles divers
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Toiletries, cosmetics and sundries merchant wholesalers |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 41452 - Toiletries, cosmetics and sundries merchant wholesalers |
| International correspondence | G4649* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Exclusions
- electric toothbrushes merchant wholesalers (See 414220 Household appliance merchant wholesalers (CAN))
- wholesaling laundry soap, detergents and cleansers (See 418410 Chemical (except agricultural) and allied product merchant wholesalers (CAN))
Examples
- bath oils and salts merchant wholesalers
- druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers
- first-aid supplies merchant wholesalers
- hair care products (e.g., sprays, shampoos, colours, dyes, dressings, tonics) merchant wholesalers
- non-electric razors and blades merchant wholesalers
- non-prescription medicinal herbs merchant wholesalers
- perfumes and fragrances merchant wholesalers
- personal sanitary products merchant wholesalers
- toothbrushes (except electric) merchant wholesalers
- toothpaste merchant wholesalers
- adhesive plasters merchant wholesalers
- bandages, dressings and gauzes merchant wholesalers
- bath oils and salts merchant wholesalers
- beauty supplies and preparation merchant wholesalers
- body care preparations merchant wholesalers
- cosmetics merchant wholesalers
- creams and lotions, beauty aids merchant wholesalers
- dental care preparations merchant wholesalers
- dentifrices merchant wholesalers
- druggists' rubber goods merchant wholesalers
- druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers
- first-aid supplies merchant wholesalers
- foot aids merchant wholesalers
- hair care products (e.g., sprays, shampoos, colours, dyes, dressings, tonics) merchant wholesalers
- hair preparations merchant wholesalers
- hairbrushes merchant wholesalers
- manicure preparations merchant wholesalers
- medical glass merchant wholesalers
- medical rubber goods merchant wholesalers
- medicine cabinet sundries merchant wholesalers
- non-electric razors and blades merchant wholesalers
- non-prescription medicinal herbs merchant wholesalers
- oral hygiene products merchant wholesalers
- perfumes and fragrances merchant wholesalers
- personal deodorants merchant wholesalers
- personal sanitary products merchant wholesalers
- shaving preparations merchant wholesalers
- skin care preparations merchant wholesalers
- soap, toilet (toiletries) merchant wholesalers
- toilet articles (toiletries) merchant wholesalers
- toilet preparations (toiletries) merchant wholesalers
- toilet waters and colognes merchant wholesalers
- toiletries merchant wholesalers
- toothbrushes (except electric) merchant wholesalers
- toothpaste merchant wholesalers
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
bath oils and salts merchant wholesalersdruggists' sundries merchant wholesalersfirst-aid supplies merchant wholesalersnon-electric razors and blades merchant wholesalersnon-prescription medicinal herbs merchant wholesalers
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: G4649*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 414520
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
414520
Toiletries, cosmetics and sundries merchant wholesalers
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 414520 Toiletries, cosmetics and sundries merchant wholesalers. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
414520
bath oils and salts merchant wholesalers
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as bath oils and salts merchant wholesalers. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 414520 Toiletries, cosmetics and sundries merchant wholesalers to a business file.
03
414520
druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 414520 Toiletries, cosmetics and sundries merchant wholesalers to a business file.
04
414520
first-aid supplies merchant wholesalers
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as first-aid supplies merchant wholesalers. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 414520 Toiletries, cosmetics and sundries merchant wholesalers to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 414520Toiletries, cosmetics and sundries merchant wholesalers
Commonly confused with
414220 — Household appliance merchant wholesalers
electric toothbrushes merchant wholesalers (See 414220 Household appliance merchant wholesalers (CA...
418410 — Chemical (except agricultural) and allied product merchant wholesalers
wholesaling laundry soap, detergents and cleansers (See 418410 Chemical (except agricultural) and a...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
G4649*Wholesale of other household goods
Approximate correspondence
Toiletries, cosmetics and sundries, wholesale
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
414520Toiletries, cosmetics and sundries merchant wholesalers
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 414520 cover?
Toiletries, cosmetics and sundries merchant wholesalers: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling toiletries, cosmetics and druggists' sundries.
Which level of the hierarchy is 414520?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 414520?
It rolls up to 41452 Toiletries, cosmetics and sundries merchant wholesalers.
Should I stop at 414520 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 414520?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 414520?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 414520 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 45 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Trade brokers, Consumer sales, E-commerce sellers, Retail storefronts, Inventory operations, Wholesale distribution.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 414520?
Yes. The page shows G4649* Wholesale of other household goods.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.