311941 — Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing mayonnaise, salad dressing, vinegar, mustard, horseradish, soy sauce, tartar sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and other prepared sauces (except tomato-based and gravy).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing catsup and other tomato-based sauces--are classified in U.S. Industry 311421, Fruit and
- Vegetable Canning;
- Manufacturing dry salad dressing and dry sauce mixes--are classified in U.S. Industry 311942, Spice and
- Extract Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing canned liquid gravies--are classified in U.S. Industry 311422, Specialty Canning.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 311941 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing |
| SBA Size Standard | 850 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 311900 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 311 → 3119 |
| 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 2035 - Pickled Fruits and Vegetables, Vegetable Sauces and Seasonings, and Salad Dressings (via SIC1987:2035→NAICS1997:311941→2002:311941→2007:311941→2012:311941→2017:311941→2022:311941)
- SIC 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311941→2002:311941→2007:311941→2012:311941→2017:311941→2022:311941)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311941:
- 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 3119
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 311941 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 311941 is 'Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 850 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 311941?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 311941 is 850 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 311941?
NAICS code 311941 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2035 - Pickled Fruits and Vegetables, Vegetable Sauces and Seasonings, and Salad Dressings, 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC.