311423 — Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) drying (including freeze-dried) and/or dehydrating fruits, vegetables, and soup mixes and bouillon and/or (2) drying and/or dehydrating ingredients and packaging them with other purchased ingredients, such as rice and dry pasta (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Milling rice and packaging it with other ingredients--are classified in U.S. Industry 311212, Rice Milling;
- Manufacturing dry pasta and packaging it with other ingredients--are classified in U.S. Industry 311824,
- Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour;
- Manufacturing fruit, grain (except rice), and vegetable flours, meals, and powders--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 311211, Flour Milling;
- MANUFACTURING 151
- Mixing purchased dried and/or dehydrated potatoes, rice, and pasta, and packaging them with other
- purchased ingredients, and mixing purchased dried and/or dehydrated ingredients for soup mixes and
- bouillon--are classified in U.S. Industry 311999, All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing dry salad dressing and dry sauce mixes--are classified in U.S. Industry 311942, Spice and
- Extract 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 2034 - Dried and Dehydrated Fruits, Vegetables and Soup Mixes (via SIC1987:2034→NAICS1997:311423→2002:311423→2007:311423→2012:311423→2017:311423→2022:311423)
- SIC 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311423→2002:311423→2007:311423→2012:311423→2017:311423→2022:311423)
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 311423 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311423 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311423? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 750 employees for NAICS code 311423 (Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311423? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311423 (Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2034 - Dried and Dehydrated Fruits, Vegetables and Soup Mixes, 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311423:
- 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 311423 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Dried and Dehydrated 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.