311225 — Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) manufacturing shortening and margarine from purchased fats and oils; (2) refining and/or blending vegetable, oilseed, and tree nut oils from purchased oils; and (3) blending purchased animal fats with purchased vegetable fats.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Refining and/or blending corn oil made by wet corn milling--are classified in U.S. Industry 311221, Wet
- Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing;
- Refining and/or blending oilseed and tree nut oils in crushing mills--are classified in U.S. Industry 311224,
- Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing; and
- Rendering or refining animal fats and oils--are classified in Industry 31161, Animal Slaughtering and
- Processing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 311225 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Fats and Oils Refining and Blending |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,100 employees |
| U.S. Establishments | 109 (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 311200 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 311 → 3112 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 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 2046 - Wet Corn Milling (via SIC1987:2046→NAICS1997:311225→2002:311225→2007:311225→2012:311225→2017:311225→2022:311225)
- SIC 2074 - Cottonseed Oil Mills (via SIC1987:2074→NAICS1997:311225→2002:311225→2007:311225→2012:311225→2017:311225→2022:311225)
- SIC 2075 - Soybean Oil Mills (via SIC1987:2075→NAICS1997:311225→2002:311225→2007:311225→2012:311225→2017:311225→2022:311225)
- SIC 2076 - Vegetable Oil Mills, Except Corn, Cottonseed, and Soybean (via SIC1987:2076→NAICS1997:311225→2002:311225→2007:311225→2012:311225→2017:311225→2022:311225)
- SIC 2079 - Shortening, Table Oils, Margarine and Other Edible Fats and Oils, NEC (via SIC1987:2079→NAICS1997:311225→2002:311225→2007:311225→2012:311225→2017:311225→2022:311225)
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 8945 — Food, Oils and Fats
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311225:
- 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 3112
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 311225 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 311225 is 'Fats and Oils Refining and Blending', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,100 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 311225?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 311225 is 1,100 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 311225?
NAICS code 311225 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2046 - Wet Corn Milling, 2074 - Cottonseed Oil Mills, 2075 - Soybean Oil Mills, 2076 - Vegetable Oil Mills, Except Corn, Cottonseed, and Soybean, 2079 - Shortening, Table Oils, Margarine and Other Edible Fats and Oils, NEC.