311919 — Other Snack Food Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing snack foods (except roasted nuts and peanut butter) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Corn chips and related corn snacks manufacturing
- Popped popcorn (except candy-covered) manufacturing
- Pork rinds manufacturing
- Potato chips manufacturing
- Pretzels (except soft) manufacturing
- Tortilla chips manufacturing
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing cookies and crackers--are classified in U.S. Industry 311821, Cookie and Cracker
- Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing candy-covered popcorn and nonchocolate granola bars--are classified in Industry 311340,
- Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing;
- Salting, roasting, drying, cooking, or canning nuts and seeds--are classified in U.S. Industry 311911,
- Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing unpopped popcorn--are classified in U.S. Industry 311999, All Other Miscellaneous Food
- Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing soft pretzels--are classified in U.S. Industry 311812, Commercial Bakeries;
- Manufacturing dried and smoked meat snacks (except pork rinds)--are classified in Industry 31161, Animal
- Slaughtering and Processing; and
- Preparing and selling snacks (e.g., popcorn, pretzels) for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S.
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→NAICS1997:311919→2002:311919→2007:311919→2012:311919→2017:311919→2022:311919)
- SIC 2096 - Potato Chips, Corn Chips, and Similar Snacks (via SIC1987:2096→NAICS1997:311919→2002:311919→2007:311919→2012:311919→2017:311919→2022:311919)
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 8970 — Composite Food Packages
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 311919 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311919 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Snack Food Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311919? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,250 employees for NAICS code 311919 (Other Snack Food Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311919? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311919 (Other Snack Food Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2052 - Cookies and Crackers, 2096 - Potato Chips, Corn Chips, and Similar Snacks.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311919:
- 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 311919 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Other Snack Food 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.