322212 — Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing
NAICS 322212 is 'Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 750 employees.
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting paperboard (except corrugated) into folding paperboard boxes without manufacturing paper and paperboard.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing setup paperboard boxes (except corrugated or laminated solid fiber boxes) or milk cartons--
- are classified in U.S. Industry 322219, Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing corrugated and solid fiber boxes--are classified in U.S. Industry 322211, Corrugated and
- Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing paperboard and converting paperboard into containers--are classified in Industry 322130,
- Paperboard Mills;
- Manufacturing paper and converting paper into containers--are classified in Industry 322120, Paper Mills;
- and
- Manufacturing paper bags--are classified in Industry 322220, Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper
- Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 322212 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing |
| SBA Size Standard | 750 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 322200 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 322 → 3222 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
NAICS Structure: 322212
National Industry
Sector (2)
31-33
Manufacturing
Subsector (3)
322
Paper Manufacturing
Industry Group (4)
3222
Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
Industry (5)
32221
Paperboard Container Manufacturing
National Industry (6)
322212
Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2657 - Folding Paperboard Boxes, Including Sanitary (via SIC1987:2657→NAICS1997:322212→2002:322212→2007:322212→2012:322212→2017:322212→2022:322212)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 322212:
- 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 322212 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 322212 is 'Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing', 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 322212?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 322212 is 750 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 322212?
NAICS code 322212 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2657 - Folding Paperboard Boxes, Including Sanitary.