321113 — Sawmills
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in sawing dimension lumber, boards, beams, timbers, poles, ties, shingles, shakes, siding, and wood chips from logs or bolts. Sawmills may plane the rough lumber that they make with a planing machine to achieve smoothness and uniformity of size.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Planing purchased lumber or manufacturing cut stock or dimension stock (i.e., shapes) from logs or bolts--
- are classified in Industry 32191, Millwork;
- Manufacturing veneer from logs or bolts--are classified in Industry 32121, Veneer, Plywood, and
- Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing; and
- Operating portable chipper mills in the field--are classified in Industry 113310, Logging.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 321113 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Sawmills |
| SBA Size Standard | 550 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 321110 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 321 → 3211 |
| 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 2421 - Sawmills and Planing Mills, General (via SIC1987:2421→NAICS1997:321113→2002:321113→2007:321113→2012:321113→2017:321113→2022:321113)
- SIC 2426 - Hardwood Dimension and Flooring Mills (via SIC1987:2426→NAICS1997:321113→2002:321113→2007:321113→2012:321113→2017:321113→2022:321113)
- SIC 2429 - Special Product Sawmills, NEC (via SIC1987:2429→NAICS1997:321113→2002:321113→2007:321113→2012:321113→2017:321113→2022:321113)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 321113:
- 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 3211
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 321113 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 321113 is 'Sawmills', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 550 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 321113?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 321113 is 550 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 321113?
NAICS code 321113 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2421 - Sawmills and Planing Mills, General, 2426 - Hardwood Dimension and Flooring Mills, 2429 - Special Product Sawmills, NEC.