311412 — Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing frozen specialty foods (except seafood), such as frozen dinners, entrees, and side dishes; frozen pizza; frozen whipped topping; and frozen waffles, pancakes, and French toast (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing frozen dairy specialties--are classified in Industry 311520, Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert
- Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing frozen bakery products--are classified in U.S. Industry 311813, Frozen Cakes, Pies, and
- Other Pastries Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing frozen fruits, frozen fruit juices, and frozen vegetables--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 311411, Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing frozen meat products--are classified in Industry 31161, Animal Slaughtering and
- Processing; and
- Manufacturing frozen seafood products--are classified in Industry 311710, Seafood Product Preparation
- and Packaging.
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 2038 - Frozen Specialties, NEC (via SIC1987:2038→NAICS1997:311412→2002:311412→2007:311412→2012:311412→2017:311412→2022:311412)
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 8930 — Jams, Jellies, and Preserves
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 311412 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311412 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311412? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,250 employees for NAICS code 311412 (Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311412? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311412 (Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2038 - Frozen Specialties, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311412:
- 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 311412 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Frozen Specialty Food 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.