311710 — Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) canning seafood (including soup); (2) smoking, salting, and drying seafood; (3) eviscerating fresh fish by removing heads, fins, scales, bones, and entrails; (4) shucking and packing fresh shellfish; (5) processing marine fats and oils; and (6) freezing seafood. Establishments known as "floating factory ships" that are engaged in the gathering and processing of seafood into canned seafood products are included in this industry.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 311710 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging |
| SBA Size Standard | 750 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 311710 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 311 → 3117 |
| 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 2077 - Animal and Marine Fats and Oils (via SIC1987:2077→NAICS1997:311712→2002:311712→2007:311712→2012:311710→2017:311710→2022:311710)
- SIC 2091 - Canned and Cured Fish and Seafoods (via SIC1987:2091→NAICS1997:311711→2002:311711→2007:311711→2012:311710→2017:311710→2022:311710)
- SIC 2092 - Prepared Fresh or Frozen Fish and Seafoods (via SIC1987:2092→NAICS1997:311712→2002:311712→2007:311712→2012:311710→2017:311710→2022:311710)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311710:
- 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 311710 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 311710 is 'Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging', 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 311710?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 311710 is 750 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 311710?
NAICS code 311710 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2077 - Animal and Marine Fats and Oils, 2091 - Canned and Cured Fish and Seafoods, 2092 - Prepared Fresh or Frozen Fish and Seafoods.