323111 — Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in commercial printing (except screen printing, books printing) without publishing (except fabric grey goods printing). The printing processes used in this industry include, but are not limited to, lithographic, gravure, flexographic, letterpress, engraving, and various digital printing technologies. This industry includes establishments engaged in commercial printing on purchased stock materials, such as stationery, invitations, labels, and similar items, on a job-order basis. Establishments primarily engaged in traditional printing activities combined with document photocopying services (i.e., quick printers) or primarily engaged in printing graphical materials using digital printing equipment are included in this industry.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 323111 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) |
| SBA Size Standard | 650 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 323100 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 323 → 3231 |
| 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 2752 - Commercial Printing, Lithographic (via SIC1987:2752→NAICS1997:323110→2002:323110→2007:323110→2012:323111→2017:323111→2022:323111)
- SIC 2754 - Commercial Printing, Gravure (via SIC1987:2754→NAICS1997:323111→2002:323111→2007:323111→2012:323111→2017:323111→2022:323111)
- SIC 2759 - Commercial Printing, NEC (via SIC1987:2759→NAICS1997:323112→2002:323112→2007:323112→2012:323111→2017:323111→2022:323111)
- SIC 2761 - Manifold Business Forms (via SIC1987:2761→NAICS1997:323116→2002:323116→2007:323116→2012:323111→2017:323111→2022:323111)
- SIC 2771 - Greeting Cards (via SIC1987:2771→NAICS1997:323110→2002:323110→2007:323110→2012:323111→2017:323111→2022:323111)
- SIC 2782 - Blankbooks, Looseleaf Binders and Devices (via SIC1987:2782→NAICS1997:323116→2002:323116→2007:323116→2012:323111→2017:323111→2022:323111)
- SIC 7334 - Photocopying and Duplicating Services (via SIC1987:7334→NAICS1997:323114→2002:323114→2007:323114→2012:323111→2017:323111→2022:323111)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 323111:
- 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 3231
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 323111 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 323111 is 'Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 650 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 323111?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 323111 is 650 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 323111?
NAICS code 323111 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2752 - Commercial Printing, Lithographic, 2754 - Commercial Printing, Gravure, 2759 - Commercial Printing, NEC, 2761 - Manifold Business Forms, 2771 - Greeting Cards, 2782 - Blankbooks, Looseleaf Binders and Devices, 7334 - Photocopying and Duplicating Services.