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212322 — Industrial Sand Mining

NAICS 212322 is 'Industrial Sand Mining', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 21 (Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction); the SBA small-business size standard is 750 employees (defined under 13 CFR § 121.201).

Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) operating industrial grade sand pits; (2) dredging for industrial grade sand; and (3) washing, screening, or otherwise preparing industrial grade sand (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).

Overview Facts

NAICS Structure: 212322 National Industry
Sector (2)
21
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Subsector (3)
212
Mining (except Oil and Gas)
Industry Group (4)
2123
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
Industry (5)
21232
Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying
National Industry (6)
212322
Industrial Sand Mining

Legacy SIC Concordance

Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.

  • SIC 1446 - Industrial Sand (via SIC1987:1446→NAICS1997:212322→2002:212322→2007:212322→2012:212322→2017:212322→2022:212322)

Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)

The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.

  • PSC 3820 — Mining, Rock Drilling, Earth Boring, and Related Equipment
  • PSC 9620 — Minerals, Natural and Synthetic

Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is NAICS code 212322 valid in 2022? ▾

Yes, 212322 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Industrial Sand Mining' under Sector 21 in the official classification index.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 212322? ▾

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 750 employees for NAICS code 212322 (Industrial Sand Mining), calculated based on employees.

What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 212322? ▾

According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 212322 (Industrial Sand Mining) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 1446 - Industrial Sand.

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