325992 — Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing sensitized film, sensitized paper, sensitized cloth, sensitized plates, toners (i.e., for photocopiers, laser printers, and similar electrostatic printing devices), toner cartridges, and photographic chemicals.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing photographic paper stock (i.e., unsensitized) and paper mats, mounts, easels, and folders for
- photographic use--are classified in Subsector 322, Paper Manufacturing; and
- Purchasing used toner cartridges and reselling them to manufacturers for remanufacturing--are classified in
- Industry 423930, Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 325992 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,500 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 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 3861 - Photographic Equipment and Supplies (via SIC1987:3861→NAICS1997:325992→2002:325992→2007:325992→2012:325992→2017:325992→2022:325992)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 325992:
- 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 325992 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 325992 is 'Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,500 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 325992?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 325992 is 1,500 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 325992?
NAICS code 325992 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 3861 - Photographic Equipment and Supplies.