332439 — Other Metal Container Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing metal (light gauge) containers (except cans).
Illustrative Examples
- Light gauge metal bins manufacturing
- Light gauge metal drums manufacturing
- Light gauge metal garbage cans manufacturing
- Light gauge metal lunch boxes manufacturing
- Light gauge metal mailboxes manufacturing
- Light gauge metal tool boxes manufacturing
- Light gauge metal vats manufacturing
- Metal air cargo containers manufacturing
- Metal barrels manufacturing
- Vacuum bottles and jugs manufacturing
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 332439 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Other Metal Container Manufacturing |
| SBA Size Standard | 600 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 332400 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 332 → 3324 |
| 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 3412 - Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs, and Pails (via SIC1987:3412→NAICS1997:332439→2002:332439→2007:332439→2012:332439→2017:332439→2022:332439)
- SIC 3429 - Hardware, NEC (via SIC1987:3429→NAICS1997:332439→2002:332439→2007:332439→2012:332439→2017:332439→2022:332439)
- SIC 3444 - Sheet Metal Work (via SIC1987:3444→NAICS1997:332439→2002:332439→2007:332439→2012:332439→2017:332439→2022:332439)
- SIC 3499 - Fabricated Metal Products, NEC (via SIC1987:3499→NAICS1997:332439→2002:332439→2007:332439→2012:332439→2017:332439→2022:332439)
- SIC 3537 - Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailers, and Stackers (via SIC1987:3537→NAICS1997:332439→2002:332439→2007:332439→2012:332439→2017:332439→2022:332439)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 332439:
- 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 3324
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 332439 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 332439 is 'Other Metal Container Manufacturing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 600 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 332439?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 332439 is 600 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 332439?
NAICS code 332439 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 3412 - Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs, and Pails, 3429 - Hardware, NEC, 3444 - Sheet Metal Work, 3499 - Fabricated Metal Products, NEC, 3537 - Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailers, and Stackers.