3800 Commission-Based Wholesaling

What this code includes

This class consists of units mainly engaged in the purchase and/or sale of goods or through the provision of sales services to businesses on behalf of one or more principals on a fee or commission basis. These activities include units who arrange the sale of goods on behalf of a principal, but do not take title to the goods.

Activities and examples

• Auction service (except real estate)
• Auctioning livestock
• Electronic auction
• Export agent, wholesaler
• Goods wholesale broking n.e.c.
• Import agent, wholesaler
• Livestock agent
• Manufacturer’s sales agent
• Stock and station agent
• Stockyard operation
• Wholesaler’s sales agent
• Wool broking

Exclusions and references

• the arrangement of the purchase of travel and related services - see ANZSIC 7220 (Travel Agency and Tour Arrangement Services)
• the activities of real estate agents - see ANZSIC 6720 (Real Estate Services)
• the broking of financial or insurance services - see ANZSIC 64 (Auxiliary Finance and Insurance Services)