311513 — Cheese Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing cheese products (except cottage cheese) from raw milk and/or processed milk products and/or (2) manufacturing cheese substitutes from soybean and other nondairy substances (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing cheese-based salad dressings--are classified in U.S. Industry 311941, Mayonnaise,
- Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing cottage cheese--are classified in U.S. Industry 311511, Fluid Milk 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 2022 - Natural, Processed, and Imitation Cheese (via SIC1987:2022→NAICS1997:311513→2002:311513→2007:311513→2012:311513→2017:311513→2022:311513)
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 311513 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311513 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Cheese Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311513? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,250 employees for NAICS code 311513 (Cheese Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311513? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311513 (Cheese Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2022 - Natural, Processed, and Imitation Cheese.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311513:
- 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 311513 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Cheese 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.