311212 — Rice Milling
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) milling rice; (2) cleaning and polishing rice; or (3) milling, cleaning, and polishing rice. The establishments in this industry may package the rice they mill with other ingredients.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Drying and/or dehydrating ingredients and packaging them with purchased rice--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 311423, Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing; and
- Mixing purchased dried and/or dehydrated ingredients with purchased rice--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 311999, All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 311212 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Rice Milling |
| SBA Size Standard | 750 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 311200 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 311 → 3112 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2044 - Rice Milling (via SIC1987:2044→NAICS1997:311212→2002:311212→2007:311212→2012:311212→2017:311212→2022:311212)
- SIC 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311212→2002:311212→2007:311212→2012:311212→2017:311212→2022:311212)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311212:
- Sector 31-33 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Manufacturing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 3112
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 311212 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 311212 is 'Rice Milling', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 750 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 311212?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 311212 is 750 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 311212?
NAICS code 311212 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2044 - Rice Milling, 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC.