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311612 — Meat Processed from Carcasses

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.

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 Code311612
Industry TitleMeat Processed from Carcasses
SBA Size Standard1,000 employees
IRS PBA Code311610 (rolled-up match)
Sectors HierarchySector 31-33 → 311 → 3116
Source / VerifiedUS Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28
NAICS Structure: 311612 National Industry
Sector (2)
31-33
Manufacturing
Subsector (3)
311
Food Manufacturing
Industry Group (4)
3116
Animal Slaughtering and Processing
Industry (5)
31161
Animal Slaughtering and Processing
National Industry (6)
311612
Meat Processed from Carcasses

Legacy SIC Concordance

Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.

Related Resources & Compliance Guides

Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311612:

Related Industries in 3116

311611 - Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering...311613 - Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing...311615 - Poultry Processing...

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.