311612 — Meat Processed from Carcasses
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in processing or preserving meat and meat byproducts (except poultry and small game) from purchased meats. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in assembly cutting and packing of meats (i.e., boxed meats) from purchased meats.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Slaughtering animals (except poultry and small game)--are classified in U.S. Industry 311611, Animal
- (except Poultry) Slaughtering;
- Slaughtering poultry and small game--are classified in U.S. Industry 311615, Poultry Processing;
- Rendering lard and other animal fats and oils, bones, and meat scraps--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 311613, Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing;
- Manufacturing canned meats for baby food--are classified in U.S. Industry 311422, Specialty Canning;
- Manufacturing meat-based animal feeds from purchased carcasses--are classified in Industry 31111,
- Animal Food Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing canned and frozen specialty foods containing meat, such as nationality foods (e.g.,
- enchiladas, egg rolls, pizza) and frozen dinners--are classified in Industry Group 3114, Fruit and Vegetable
- Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing; and
- Cutting purchased meat carcasses and wholesaling meat cuts (except boxed meat)--are classified in
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 311612 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Meat Processed from Carcasses |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,000 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 311610 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 311 → 3116 |
| 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 2013 - Sausages and Other Prepared Meat Products (via SIC1987:2013→NAICS1997:311612→2002:311612→2007:311612→2012:311612→2017:311612→2022:311612)
- SIC 5147 - Meat and Meat Products (via SIC1987:5147→NAICS1997:311612→2002:311612→2007:311612→2012:311612→2017:311612→2022:311612)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311612:
- 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 3116
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 311612 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 311612 is 'Meat Processed from Carcasses', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,000 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 311612?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 311612 is 1,000 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 311612?
NAICS code 311612 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2013 - Sausages and Other Prepared Meat Products, 5147 - Meat and Meat Products.