311352 — Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chocolate confectioneries from chocolate produced elsewhere. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in retailing chocolate confectionery products not for immediate consumption made on the premises from chocolate made elsewhere (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing chocolate confectioneries from cacao beans--are classified in U.S. Industry 311351,
- Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans;
- Manufacturing, not for immediate consumption, nonchocolate confectioneries--are classified in Industry
- 311340, Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing;
- Retailing confectioneries not for immediate consumption made elsewhere--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 445292, Confectionery and Nut Retailers; and
- Preparing and selling confectioneries for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S. Industry 722515,
- Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars.
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 2064 - Candy and Other Confectionery Products (via SIC1987:2064→NAICS1997:31133→2002:311330→2007:311330→2012:311352→2017:311352→2022:311352)
- SIC 2066 - Chocolate and Cocoa Products (via SIC1987:2066→NAICS1997:31133→2002:311330→2007:311330→2012:311352→2017:311352→2022:311352)
- SIC 5441 - Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores (via SIC1987:5441→NAICS1997:31133→2002:311330→2007:311330→2012:311352→2017:311352→2022:311352)
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 3605 — Food Products Machinery and Equipment
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 311352 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311352 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311352? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,000 employees for NAICS code 311352 (Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311352? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311352 (Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2064 - Candy and Other Confectionery Products, 2066 - Chocolate and Cocoa Products, 5441 - Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311352:
- 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 311352 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate).
- 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.