311821 — Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing cookies, crackers, and other products, such as ice cream cones (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Preparing and selling bakery products (e.g., cookies, pretzels) for immediate consumption--are classified in
- U.S. Industry 722515, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars;
- Retailing bakery products not for immediate consumption made elsewhere--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 445291, Baked Goods Retailers;
- Manufacturing bakery products (e.g., breads, cookies, pies)--are classified in Industry 31181, Bread and
- Bakery Product Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing pretzels (except soft)--are classified in U.S. Industry 311919, Other Snack Food
- 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 2052 - Cookies and Crackers (via SIC1987:2052→NAICS1997:311821→2002:311821→2007:311821→2012:311821→2017:311821→2022:311821)
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 8920 — Bakery and Cereal Products
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 311821 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311821 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311821? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,250 employees for NAICS code 311821 (Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311821? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311821 (Cookie and Cracker Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2052 - Cookies and Crackers.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311821:
- 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 311821 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Cookie and Cracker 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.