311612 — Meat Processed from Carcasses
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in processing or preserving meat and meat byproducts (except poultry and small game) from purchased meats. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in assembly cutting and packing of meats (i.e., boxed meats) from purchased meats (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Slaughtering animals (except poultry and small game)--are classified in U.S. Industry 311611, Animal
- (except Poultry) Slaughtering;
- Slaughtering poultry and small game--are classified in U.S. Industry 311615, Poultry Processing;
- Rendering lard and other animal fats and oils, bones, and meat scraps--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 311613, Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing;
- Manufacturing canned meats for baby food--are classified in U.S. Industry 311422, Specialty Canning;
- Manufacturing meat-based animal feeds from purchased carcasses--are classified in Industry 31111,
- Animal Food Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing canned and frozen specialty foods containing meat, such as nationality foods (e.g.,
- enchiladas, egg rolls, pizza) and frozen dinners--are classified in Industry Group 3114, Fruit and Vegetable
- Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing; and
- Cutting purchased meat carcasses and wholesaling meat cuts (except boxed meat)--are classified in
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 2013 - Sausages and Other Prepared Meat Products (via SIC1987:2013→NAICS1997:311612→2002:311612→2007:311612→2012:311612→2017:311612→2022:311612)
- SIC 5147 - Meat and Meat Products (via SIC1987:5147→NAICS1997:311612→2002:311612→2007:311612→2012:311612→2017:311612→2022:311612)
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 8905 — Meat, Poultry, and Fish
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 311612 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311612 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Meat Processed from Carcasses' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311612? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,000 employees for NAICS code 311612 (Meat Processed from Carcasses), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311612? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311612 (Meat Processed from Carcasses) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2013 - Sausages and Other Prepared Meat Products, 5147 - Meat and Meat Products.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311612:
- 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 311612 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Meat Processed from Carcasses).
- IRS PBA Code for Meat Processing — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- 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.