325211 — Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

Q: Is NAICS code 325211 valid in 2022?

Yes, 325211 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing'. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing resins, plastics materials, and nonvulcanizable thermoplastic elastomers and mixing and blending resins on a custom basis and/or (2) manufacturing noncustomized synthetic resins.

Q: What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 325211?

NAICS code 325211 maps to the following legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2821 - Plastics Materials, Synthetic and Resins, and Nonvulcanizable Elastomers.

NAICS 325211 is 'Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,250 employees.

Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing resins, plastics materials, and nonvulcanizable thermoplastic elastomers and mixing and blending resins on a custom basis and/or (2) manufacturing noncustomized synthetic resins.

Overview Facts

NAICS Code	325211
Industry Title	Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
SBA Size Standard	1,250 employees
IRS PBA Code	325200 (rolled-up match)
Sectors Hierarchy	Sector 31-33 → 325 → 3252
Source / Verified	US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28

NAICS Structure: 325211 National Industry

Sector (2)

31-33

Manufacturing

Subsector (3)

325

Chemical Manufacturing

Industry Group (4)

3252

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing

Industry (5)

32521

Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing

National Industry (6)

325211

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

Legacy SIC Concordance

Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.

SIC 2821 - Plastics Materials, Synthetic and Resins, and Nonvulcanizable Elastomers (via SIC1987:2821→NAICS1997:325211→2002:325211→2007:325211→2012:325211→2017:325211→2022:325211)

Related Resources & Compliance Guides

Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 325211:

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 3252

325212 - Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing...325220 - Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Fila...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is 325211 a valid 2022 NAICS code?

NAICS 325211 is 'Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,250 employees.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 325211?

The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 325211 is 1,250 employees (based on employees).

What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 325211?

NAICS code 325211 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2821 - Plastics Materials, Synthetic and Resins, and Nonvulcanizable Elastomers.