311423 — Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) drying (including freeze-dried) and/or dehydrating fruits, vegetables, and soup mixes and bouillon and/or (2) drying and/or dehydrating ingredients and packaging them with other purchased ingredients, such as rice and dry pasta.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Milling rice and packaging it with other ingredients--are classified in U.S. Industry 311212, Rice Milling;
- Manufacturing dry pasta and packaging it with other ingredients--are classified in U.S. Industry 311824,
- Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour;
- Manufacturing fruit, grain (except rice), and vegetable flours, meals, and powders--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 311211, Flour Milling;
- MANUFACTURING 151
- Mixing purchased dried and/or dehydrated potatoes, rice, and pasta, and packaging them with other
- purchased ingredients, and mixing purchased dried and/or dehydrated ingredients for soup mixes and
- bouillon--are classified in U.S. Industry 311999, All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing dry salad dressing and dry sauce mixes--are classified in U.S. Industry 311942, Spice and
- Extract Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 311423 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing |
| SBA Size Standard | 750 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 2034 - Dried and Dehydrated Fruits, Vegetables and Soup Mixes (via SIC1987:2034→NAICS1997:311423→2002:311423→2007:311423→2012:311423→2017:311423→2022:311423)
- SIC 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311423→2002:311423→2007:311423→2012:311423→2017:311423→2022:311423)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311423:
- 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 3114
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 311423 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 311423 is 'Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing', 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 311423?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 311423 is 750 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 311423?
NAICS code 311423 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2034 - Dried and Dehydrated Fruits, Vegetables and Soup Mixes, 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC.