311512 — Creamery Butter Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing creamery butter from milk and/or processed milk products (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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 2021 - Creamery Butter (via SIC1987:2021→NAICS1997:311512→2002:311512→2007:311512→2012:311512→2017:311512→2022:311512)
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 8910 — Dairy Foods and Eggs
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 311512 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311512 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Creamery Butter Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311512? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 750 employees for NAICS code 311512 (Creamery Butter Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311512? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311512 (Creamery Butter Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2021 - Creamery Butter.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311512:
- 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 311512 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Creamery Butter 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.