311412 — Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing frozen specialty foods (except seafood), such as frozen dinners, entrees, and side dishes; frozen pizza; frozen whipped topping; and frozen waffles, pancakes, and French toast.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing frozen dairy specialties--are classified in Industry 311520, Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert
- Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing frozen bakery products--are classified in U.S. Industry 311813, Frozen Cakes, Pies, and
- Other Pastries Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing frozen fruits, frozen fruit juices, and frozen vegetables--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 311411, Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing frozen meat products--are classified in Industry 31161, Animal Slaughtering and
- Processing; and
- Manufacturing frozen seafood products--are classified in Industry 311710, Seafood Product Preparation
- and Packaging.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 311412 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,250 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 311400 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 311 → 3114 |
| 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 2038 - Frozen Specialties, NEC (via SIC1987:2038→NAICS1997:311412→2002:311412→2007:311412→2012:311412→2017:311412→2022:311412)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311412:
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 311412 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 311412 is 'Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing', 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 311412?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 311412 is 1,250 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 311412?
NAICS code 311412 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2038 - Frozen Specialties, NEC.