MCC 5131 - Haberdashery 
Merchant Category Code (MCC) 5131 is designated for businesses that are primarily involved in the sale of haberdashery items. This encompasses a variety of stores specializing in small articles for sewing, such as buttons, zippers, ribbons, thread, and other similar items. Haberdashery businesses typically cater to customers seeking sewing supplies and accessories, ranging from individual hobbyists to professional tailors and dressmakers.
Types of Services
- Retail Sewing Supplies: Stores providing a wide assortment of sewing essentials including needles, threads, buttons, and fabrics.
- Crafts and Notions: Shops offering various crafting materials and notion items, such as sewing patterns and embellishments.
- Wholesale Distributors: Companies supplying haberdashery products in bulk to retailers, tailors, or fashion designers.
Related MCCs
- MCC 5399: Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores: This category includes stores offering a diverse range of products, sometimes including haberdashery items but not specializing in them exclusively.
- MCC 5949: Sewing, Needlework, Fabric and Piece Goods Stores: Specifically covers businesses selling fabric and materials similar to haberdashery, often overlapping in product offerings.
FAQs
- What is the primary focus of businesses under MCC 5131?
- The focus is on selling small items used in sewing, such as buttons, threads, and other sewing notions. - Can businesses under MCC 5131 offer online sales?
- Yes, many haberdashery businesses also operate online, allowing customers to purchase sewing supplies over the internet. - Does MCC 5131 cover fabric sales?
- While primarily focusing on smaller sewing supplies, some businesses under MCC 5131 may also carry a limited selection of fabrics.
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