311230 — Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
NAICS 311230 is 'Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,300 employees.
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing breakfast cereal foods.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing nonchocolate-coated granola bars and other types of breakfast bars--are classified in
- Industry 311340, Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing chocolate-coated granola bars from purchased chocolate--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 311352, Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate;
- Manufacturing chocolate-coated granola bars from cacao beans--are classified in U.S. Industry 311351,
- Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans; and
- Manufacturing coffee substitutes from grain--are classified in Industry 311920, Coffee and Tea
- Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 311230 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,300 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 |
NAICS Structure: 311230
National Industry
Sector (2)
31-33
Manufacturing
Subsector (3)
311
Food Manufacturing
Industry Group (4)
3112
Grain and Oilseed Milling
Industry (5)
31123
Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
National Industry (6)
311230
Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2043 - Cereal Breakfast Foods (via SIC1987:2043→NAICS1997:31123→2002:311230→2007:311230→2012:311230→2017:311230→2022:311230)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311230:
- 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 311230 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 311230 is 'Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,300 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 311230?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 311230 is 1,300 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 311230?
NAICS code 311230 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2043 - Cereal Breakfast Foods.