333243 — Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing sawmill and woodworking machinery (except handheld), such as circular and band sawing equipment, planing machinery, and sanding machinery, and/or (2) manufacturing paper industry machinery for making paper and paper products, such as pulp making machinery, paper and paperboard making machinery, and paper and paperboard converting machinery.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing planes, axes, drawknives, and handsaws--are classified in U.S. Industry 332216, Saw Blade
- and Handtool Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing power-driven handtools--are classified in U.S. Industry 333991, Power-Driven Handtool
- Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing printing machinery--are classified in U.S. Industry 333248, All Other Industrial Machinery
- Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 333243 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing |
| SBA Size Standard | 550 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 333200 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 333 → 3332 |
| 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 3553 - Woodworking Machinery (via SIC1987:3553→NAICS1997:33321→2002:333210→2007:333210→2012:333243→2017:333243→2022:333243)
- SIC 3554 - Paper Industries Machinery (via SIC1987:3554→NAICS1997:333291→2002:333291→2007:333291→2012:333243→2017:333243→2022:333243)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 333243:
- 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 333243 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 333243 is 'Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 550 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 333243?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 333243 is 550 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 333243?
NAICS code 333243 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 3553 - Woodworking Machinery, 3554 - Paper Industries Machinery.