311351 — Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans
NAICS 311351 is 'Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,250 employees.
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in shelling, roasting, and grinding cacao beans and making chocolate cacao products and chocolate confectioneries.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing, not for immediate consumption, chocolate confectioneries from chocolate made elsewhere-
- are classified in U.S. Industry 311352, Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate;
- Manufacturing, not for immediate consumption, nonchocolate candies--are classified in Industry 311340,
- Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing;
- Preparing and selling confectioneries for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S. Industry 722515,
- Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars; and
- Retailing confectioneries not for immediate consumption made elsewhere--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 445292, Confectionery and Nut Retailers.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 311351 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,250 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 311300 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 311 → 3113 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
NAICS Structure: 311351
National Industry
Sector (2)
31-33
Manufacturing
Subsector (3)
311
Food Manufacturing
Industry Group (4)
3113
Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing
Industry (5)
31135
Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing
National Industry (6)
311351
Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2066 - Chocolate and Cocoa Products (via SIC1987:2066→NAICS1997:31132→2002:311320→2007:311320→2012:311351→2017:311351→2022:311351)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311351:
- 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 3113
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 311351 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 311351 is 'Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,250 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 311351?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 311351 is 1,250 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 311351?
NAICS code 311351 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2066 - Chocolate and Cocoa Products.