325910 — Printing Ink Manufacturing
NAICS 325910 is 'Printing Ink Manufacturing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 750 employees.
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing printing and inkjet inks and inkjet cartridges.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing writing, drawing, and stamping inks--are classified in U.S. Industry 325998, All Other
- Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing toners and toner cartridges for photocopiers, fax machines, computer printers, and similar
- office machines--are classified in U.S. Industry 325992, Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and
- Copy Toner Manufacturing; and
- Purchasing used inkjet cartridges and reselling them to manufacturers for remanufacturing--are classified in
- Industry 423930, Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 325910 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Printing Ink Manufacturing |
| SBA Size Standard | 750 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 325900 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 325 → 3259 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
NAICS Structure: 325910
National Industry
Sector (2)
31-33
Manufacturing
Subsector (3)
325
Chemical Manufacturing
Industry Group (4)
3259
Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Industry (5)
32591
Printing Ink Manufacturing
National Industry (6)
325910
Printing Ink Manufacturing
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2893 - Printing Ink (via SIC1987:2893→NAICS1997:32591→2002:325910→2007:325910→2012:325910→2017:325910→2022:325910)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 325910:
- 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 3259
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 325910 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 325910 is 'Printing Ink 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 325910?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 325910 is 750 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 325910?
NAICS code 325910 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2893 - Printing Ink.