311611 — Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in slaughtering animals (except poultry and small game). Establishments that slaughter and prepare meats are included in this industry (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 0751 - Livestock Services, Except Veterinary (via SIC1987:0751→NAICS1997:311611→2002:311611→2007:311611→2012:311611→2017:311611→2022:311611)
- SIC 2011 - Meat Packing Plants (via SIC1987:2011→NAICS1997:311611→2002:311611→2007:311611→2012:311611→2017:311611→2022:311611)
- SIC 2048 - Prepared Feeds and Feed Ingredients for Animals and Fowls, Except Dogs and Cats (via SIC1987:2048→NAICS1997:311611→2002:311611→2007:311611→2012:311611→2017:311611→2022:311611)
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 8810 — Live Animals, Raised for Food
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 311611 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311611 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311611? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,150 employees for NAICS code 311611 (Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311611? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311611 (Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 0751 - Livestock Services, Except Veterinary, 2011 - Meat Packing Plants, 2048 - Prepared Feeds and Feed Ingredients for Animals and Fowls, Except Dogs and Cats.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311611:
- 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 311611 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering).
- 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.