323120 — Support Activities for Printing
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing prepress and postpress services in support of printing activities. Prepress services may include such things as platemaking, typesetting, trade binding, and sample mounting. Postpress services include such things as book or paper bronzing, die cutting, edging, embossing, folding, gilding, gluing, and indexing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 323120 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Support Activities for Printing |
| SBA Size Standard | 550 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 2789 - Bookbinding and Related Work (via SIC1987:2789→NAICS1997:323121→2002:323121→2007:323121→2012:323120→2017:323120→2022:323120)
- SIC 2791 - Typesetting (via SIC1987:2791→NAICS1997:323122→2002:323122→2007:323122→2012:323120→2017:323120→2022:323120)
- SIC 2796 - Platemaking and Related Services (via SIC1987:2796→NAICS1997:323122→2002:323122→2007:323122→2012:323120→2017:323120→2022:323120)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 323120:
- 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 323120 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 323120 is 'Support Activities for Printing', 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 323120?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 323120 is 550 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 323120?
NAICS code 323120 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2789 - Bookbinding and Related Work, 2791 - Typesetting, 2796 - Platemaking and Related Services.