MCC 5198 - Paints

The Merchant Category Code (MCC) 5198 is designated for businesses primarily engaged in the wholesale trade of paints, varnishes, and related supplies. This code is applied to entities that operate in distributing these products either as standalone suppliers or aggregated with other building materials. It serves manufacturers, professional painters, contractors, and retail stores catering to both commercial and individual consumer needs.

Types of Services

• Wholesale Distribution: Businesses under this category supply large quantities of paint and related materials to retailers, construction companies, and other industrial operations.
• Paint Retailing: Although primarily for wholesale, some businesses may also engage in direct retail sales to end consumers, usually as a secondary function.
• Custom Paint Services: Providing custom paint mixing or tinting services to meet specific client requirements in color and finish.

Related MCCs

• MCC 5039: Construction Materials not Elsewhere Classified: Covers a broader range of materials including roofing, insulation, and siding but does not focus exclusively on paints.
• MCC 5211: Lumber and Building Materials Stores: Focuses on the retail sale of construction materials, including paint as a complementary product line.
• MCC 5072: Hardware, Equipment, and Supplies: Encompasses a wide array of hardware products with paint supplies as a segment of their offerings.

FAQs

• What businesses should use MCC 5198?
  - Businesses primarily selling paints, varnishes, and related supplies at a wholesale level should use this MCC.
• Are retailers of paint products included under MCC 5198?
  - Generally, MCC 5198 is for wholesalers, but businesses that predominantly do wholesale may also engage in some retail.
• How is MCC 5198 different from MCC 5211?
  - While MCC 5198 is focused on the wholesale trade of paint products, MCC 5211 includes a broader array of building materials at a retail level.

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