331222 — Steel Wire Drawing
NAICS 331222 is 'Steel Wire Drawing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,000 employees.
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drawing wire from purchased steel.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Making steel and drawing steel wire--are classified in Industry 331110, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy
- Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing wire products, such as nails, spikes, and paper clips, from purchased steel wire--are
- classified in Industry 33261, Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 331222 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Steel Wire Drawing |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,000 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 331200 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 331 → 3312 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
NAICS Structure: 331222
National Industry
Sector (2)
31-33
Manufacturing
Subsector (3)
331
Primary Metal Manufacturing
Industry Group (4)
3312
Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
Industry (5)
33122
Rolling and Drawing of Purchased Steel
National Industry (6)
331222
Steel Wire Drawing
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 3315 - Steel Wiredrawing and Steel Nails and Spikes (via SIC1987:3315→NAICS1997:331222→2002:331222→2007:331222→2012:331222→2017:331222→2022:331222)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 331222:
- 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 3312
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 331222 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 331222 is 'Steel Wire Drawing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,000 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 331222?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 331222 is 1,000 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 331222?
NAICS code 331222 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 3315 - Steel Wiredrawing and Steel Nails and Spikes.