311615 — Poultry Processing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) slaughtering poultry and small game and/or (2) preparing processed poultry and small game meat and meat byproducts (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Slaughtering animals (except poultry and small game) and/or preparing meats--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 311611, Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering;
- Preparing meat and meat byproducts (except poultry and small game) from purchased meats--are classified
- in U.S. Industry 311612, Meat Processed from Carcasses;
- Rendering animal fats and oils, bones, and meat scraps--are classified in U.S. Industry 311613, Rendering
- and Meat Byproduct Processing;
- Canning poultry and small game for baby food--are classified in U.S. Industry 311422, Specialty Canning;
- Manufacturing poultry-based animal feeds from purchased carcasses--are classified in Industry 31111,
- Animal Food Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing frozen meat and poultry products, such as nationality foods (e.g., enchiladas, egg rolls,
- pizza) and frozen dinners--are classified in U.S. Industry 311412, Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing;
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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 2015 - Poultry Slaughtering and Processing (via SIC1987:2015→NAICS1997:311615→2002:311615→2007:311615→2012:311615→2017:311615→2022:311615)
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 311615 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311615 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Poultry Processing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311615? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,250 employees for NAICS code 311615 (Poultry Processing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311615? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311615 (Poultry Processing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2015 - Poultry Slaughtering and Processing.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311615:
- 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 311615 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Poultry Processing).
- 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.