325998 — All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chemical products (except basic chemicals, resins, and synthetic rubber; cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers and filaments; pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals; pharmaceuticals and medicines; paints, coatings and adhesives; soaps, cleaning compounds, and toilet preparations; printing inks; explosives; custom compounding of purchased resins; and photographic films, papers, plates, chemicals, and copy toners).
Illustrative Examples
- Activated carbon and charcoal manufacturing
- Antifreeze preparations manufacturing
- Electronic cigarette vapor liquids, including closed refills, manufacturing
- Industrial salt manufacturing
- Lighter fluids (e.g., charcoal, cigarette) manufacturing
- Matches and matchbook manufacturing
- Pyrotechnics (e.g., flares, flashlight bombs, signals) manufacturing
- Sugar substitutes (i.e., synthetic sweeteners blended with other ingredients) made from purchased synthetic sweeteners
- Swimming pool chemical preparations manufacturing
- Writing inks manufacturing
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 325998 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing |
| SBA Size Standard | 650 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 2819 - Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC (via SIC1987:2819→NAICS1997:325998→2002:325998→2007:325998→2012:325998→2017:325998→2022:325998)
- SIC 2899 - Chemicals and Chemical Preparations, NEC (via SIC1987:2899→NAICS1997:325998→2002:325998→2007:325998→2012:325998→2017:325998→2022:325998)
- SIC 3952 - Lead Pencils and Art Goods (via SIC1987:3952→NAICS1997:325998→2002:325998→2007:325998→2012:325998→2017:325998→2022:325998)
- SIC 3999 - Manufacturing Industries, NEC (via SIC1987:3999→NAICS1997:325998→2002:325998→2007:325998→2012:325998→2017:325998→2022:325998)
- SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:325998→2002:325998→2007:325998→2012:325998→2017:325998→2022:325998)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 325998:
- 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 325998 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 325998 is 'All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing', 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 325998?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 325998 is 650 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 325998?
NAICS code 325998 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2819 - Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC, 2899 - Chemicals and Chemical Preparations, NEC, 3952 - Lead Pencils and Art Goods, 3999 - Manufacturing Industries, NEC, 7389 - Business Services.