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Industry classification codes make it easy to classify our e-commerce business based on international and national industry standards. Whether we are collecting data for trade documentation, conducting market analyses for business growth, or complying with compliance requirements from customs authorities, these codes provide the clarity and organization we need.
We use these codes because they simplify complex industry data, enabling our company to identify opportunities and align with international trade regulations. This proven system ensures accurate, reliable classification within the textile and home furnishings sector.
SBI/CBS 4753: Shops in floor coverings and curtains
This category includes retail businesses specializing in the sale of floor coverings, rugs, rugs, curtains, and related home textile products. Companies under this classification focus on offering a wide range of decorative and functional textile products for home furnishing. This includes handmade rugs, traditional rugs, and other authentic textile products sold specifically for residential use.
SBI/CBS 4791: Retailing by mail order and internet
Establishments primarily engaged in the sale of goods via the internet, mail order, telephone, or other non-physical sales channels. This classification encompasses all forms of e-commerce activities where customers order products without physically visiting a store. For companies such as Houseify, which operate exclusively online, this constitutes the primary business activity for registration with the Chamber of Commerce.
SBI/CBS 46472: Wholesale trade in home textiles and floor coverings
This segment comprises companies engaged in the wholesale of textile products for home furnishing, including floor coverings, rugs, curtains, and furniture upholstery. Companies under this classification purchase products in large quantities from manufacturers or importers and resell them to retailers or other business customers.
SBI/CBS 46169: Commercial representation in other goods
Companies acting as intermediaries or agents in the sale of various types of goods, including textile products and home furnishings. This classification is relevant for import activities and trade mediation between international suppliers and Dutch buyers.
NACE 47.51: Retail sale of textiles in specialized stores
Specialized retail businesses within the European Union that focus on the sale of textile products. This EU classification includes shops that sell a wide range of textile products, including home textiles, decorative fabrics, and artisanal textiles from various cultures and traditions.
NACE 47.91: Retail sales via mail order houses or via the Internet
Organisations operating under this European Code focus on sales via mail order or the internet within the EU market. This includes all forms of cross-border e-commerce within Europe, where products are sold online and shipped to various EU Member States in compliance with EU trade rules.
NACE 46.47: Wholesale of furniture, rugs and lighting equipment
This classification covers wholesale activities in furniture, rugs, and lighting equipment within the European Union. Companies under this code trade in home furnishing products at a wholesale level, often focusing on imports from third countries and distribution within the EU market.
NACE 46.90: Non-specialized wholesale trade
Companies engaged in non-specialized wholesale activities within the EU. This broad classification includes traders who combine diverse product categories and conduct flexible trading operations, often relevant for importers with varied product portfolios.
NAICS 454110: Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses
This North American classification covers companies primarily engaged in e-commerce and mail-order sales. For international reporting and trade statistics, this code provides a standardized reference for e-commerce activities in the textile and home furnishings sector.
NAICS 442210: Floor Covering Stores
Specialized shops focusing on the sale of floor coverings, rugs, and related products. This classification is internationally recognized for companies specializing in floor textiles and decorative rugs, including handmade and authentic products.
ISIC 4753: Retail sale of rugs, rugs, wall and floor coverings
This international UN classification covers all activities related to the retail trade in rugs, rugs, and floor and wall coverings worldwide. It encompasses both traditional and modern sales channels and is used for international statistical comparisons and economic analyses.
ISIC 4791: Retail sale via mail order houses or via the Internet
International classification for companies selling via mail order or the internet. This code is used worldwide for statistical purposes and helps standardize e-commerce activities in international trade reports and economic studies.
HS/GS 5701: Rugs and textile floor coverings, knotted
This customs classification covers knotted rugs and textile floor coverings, essential for import and export activities. Handmade rugs from Morocco, Persia, Turkey, and India generally fall under this category, with specific subcategories depending on material and construction.
HS/GS 6304: Other furnishing articles
Customs code for other furnishing articles including cushions, poufs, floor cushions and decorative textile products. This classification is crucial for correct customs clearance and tariff calculation when importing home textiles from third countries into the EU.
Code Equivalents
| System | Code | Description | Closest Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBI/CBS | 4753 | Shops selling floor coverings and curtains | NACE 47.51 / NAICS 442210 |
| SBI/CBS | 4791 | Retail by mail order and internet | NACE 47.91 / NAICS 454110 |
| SBI/CBS | 46472 | Wholesaler of home textiles and floor coverings | NACE 46.47 / ISIC 4610 |
| SBI/CBS | 46169 | Commercial representation in other goods | NACE 46.90 / ISIC 4610 |
| NACE | 47.51 | Retail sale of textiles in specialized stores | SBI 4753 / NAICS 442210 |
| NACE | 47.91 | Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet | SBI 4791 / NAICS 454110 |
| NACE | 46.47 | Wholesale of furniture, rugs and lighting equipment | SBI 46472 / ISIC 4641 |
| NAICS | 454110 | Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses | SBI 4791 / NACE 47.91 |
| NAICS | 442210 | Floor Covering Stores | SBI 4753 / NACE 47.51 |
| ISIC | 4753 | Retail sale of rugs, rugs, wall and floor coverings | SBI 4753 / NACE 47.51 |
| ISIC | 4791 | Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet | SBI 4791 / NACE 47.91 |
| HS/GS | 5701 | Rugs and textile floor coverings, knotted | ISIC 4753 / NACE 47.51 |
| HS/GS | 6304 | Other furnishing articles | ISIC 4753 / NACE 47.51 |