311710 — Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) canning seafood (including soup); (2) smoking, salting, and drying seafood; (3) eviscerating fresh fish by removing heads, fins, scales, bones, and entrails; (4) shucking and packing fresh shellfish; (5) processing marine fats and oils; and (6) freezing seafood. Establishments known as "floating factory ships" that are engaged in the gathering and processing of seafood into canned seafood products 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 2077 - Animal and Marine Fats and Oils (via SIC1987:2077→NAICS1997:311712→2002:311712→2007:311712→2012:311710→2017:311710→2022:311710)
- SIC 2091 - Canned and Cured Fish and Seafoods (via SIC1987:2091→NAICS1997:311711→2002:311711→2007:311711→2012:311710→2017:311710→2022:311710)
- SIC 2092 - Prepared Fresh or Frozen Fish and Seafoods (via SIC1987:2092→NAICS1997:311712→2002:311712→2007:311712→2012:311710→2017:311710→2022:311710)
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 311710 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311710 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311710? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 750 employees for NAICS code 311710 (Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311710? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311710 (Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2077 - Animal and Marine Fats and Oils, 2091 - Canned and Cured Fish and Seafoods, 2092 - Prepared Fresh or Frozen Fish and Seafoods.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311710:
- 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 311710 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging).
- 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.