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311422 — Specialty Canning

NAICS 311422 is 'Specialty Canning', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,400 employees (defined under 13 CFR § 121.201).

Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing canned specialty foods. Examples of products made in these establishments are canned baby food, canned baked beans, canned soups (except seafood), canned spaghetti, and other canned nationality foods (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).

Exclusions & Cross-References

  • Manufacturing canned dairy products--are classified in U.S. Industry 311514, Dry, Condensed, and
  • Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing canned fruits, canned vegetables, and canned juices--are classified in U.S. Industry 311421,
  • Fruit and Vegetable Canning;
  • Manufacturing canned seafood soups and canned seafood products--are classified in Industry 311710,
  • Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging;
  • Manufacturing canned meat products--are classified in Industry 31161, Animal Slaughtering and
  • Processing; and
  • Manufacturing canned puddings--are classified in U.S. Industry 311999, All Other Miscellaneous Food
  • Manufacturing.

Overview Facts

NAICS Structure: 311422 National Industry
Sector (2)
31-33
Manufacturing
Subsector (3)
311
Food Manufacturing
Industry Group (4)
3114
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing
Industry (5)
31142
Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying
National Industry (6)
311422
Specialty Canning

Legacy SIC Concordance

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

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 311422 valid in 2022? ▾

Yes, 311422 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Specialty Canning' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311422? ▾

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,400 employees for NAICS code 311422 (Specialty Canning), calculated based on employees.

What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311422? ▾

According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311422 (Specialty Canning) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2032 - Canned Specialties.

Related Pages & Tools

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