311230 — Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing breakfast cereal foods (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing nonchocolate-coated granola bars and other types of breakfast bars--are classified in
- Industry 311340, Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing chocolate-coated granola bars from purchased chocolate--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 311352, Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate;
- Manufacturing chocolate-coated granola bars from cacao beans--are classified in U.S. Industry 311351,
- Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans; and
- Manufacturing coffee substitutes from grain--are classified in Industry 311920, Coffee and Tea
- Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2043 - Cereal Breakfast Foods (via SIC1987:2043→NAICS1997:31123→2002:311230→2007:311230→2012:311230→2017:311230→2022:311230)
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 M1GB — OPERATION OF FOOD OR GRAIN STORAGE BUILDINGS
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 311230 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311230 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311230? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,300 employees for NAICS code 311230 (Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311230? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311230 (Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2043 - Cereal Breakfast Foods.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311230:
- 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.
- NAICS 311230 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing).
- 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.