322220 — Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) cutting and coating paper and paperboard; (2) cutting and laminating paper, paperboard, and other flexible materials (except plastics film to plastics film); (3) manufacturing bags, multiwall bags, sacks of paper, metal foil, coated paper, laminates, or coated combinations of paper and foil with plastics film; (4) manufacturing laminated aluminum and other converted metal foils from purchased foils; and (5) surface coating paper or paperboard.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 322220 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper 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 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2671 - Packaging Paper and Plastics Film, Coated and Laminated (via SIC1987:2671→NAICS1997:322221→2002:322221→2007:322221→2012:322220→2017:322220→2022:322220)
- SIC 2672 - Coated and Laminated Paper, NEC (via SIC1987:2672→NAICS1997:322222→2002:322222→2007:322222→2012:322220→2017:322220→2022:322220)
- SIC 2673 - Plastics, Foil, and Coated Paper Bags (via SIC1987:2673→NAICS1997:322223→2002:322223→2007:322223→2012:322220→2017:322220→2022:322220)
- SIC 2674 - Uncoated Paper and Multiwall Bags (via SIC1987:2674→NAICS1997:322224→2002:322224→2007:322224→2012:322220→2017:322220→2022:322220)
- SIC 2675 - Die-Cut Paper and Paperboard and Cardboard (via SIC1987:2675→NAICS1997:322226→2002:322226→2007:322226→2012:322220→2017:322220→2022:322220)
- SIC 2679 - Converted Paper and Paperboard Products, NEC (via SIC1987:2679→NAICS1997:322222→2002:322222→2007:322222→2012:322220→2017:322220→2022:322220)
- SIC 3497 - Metal Foil and Leaf (via SIC1987:3497→NAICS1997:322225→2002:322225→2007:322225→2012:322220→2017:322220→2022:322220)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 322220:
- 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 322220 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 322220 is 'Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper 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 322220?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 322220 is 750 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 322220?
NAICS code 322220 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2671 - Packaging Paper and Plastics Film, Coated and Laminated, 2672 - Coated and Laminated Paper, NEC, 2673 - Plastics, Foil, and Coated Paper Bags, 2674 - Uncoated Paper and Multiwall Bags, 2675 - Die-Cut Paper and Paperboard and Cardboard, 2679 - Converted Paper and Paperboard Products, NEC, 3497 - Metal Foil and Leaf.