312112 — Bottled Water Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in purifying and bottling water (including naturally carbonated) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing artificially carbonated or flavored waters--are classified in U.S. Industry 312111, Soft Drink
- Manufacturing; and
- Bottling purchased purified water and wholesaling bottled water--are classified in Industry 424490, Other
- Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers.
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 2086 - Bottled and Canned Soft Drinks and Carbonated Water (via SIC1987:2086→NAICS1997:312112→2002:312112→2007:312112→2012:312112→2017:312112→2022:312112)
- SIC 5149 - Groceries and Related Products, NEC (via SIC1987:5149→NAICS1997:312112→2002:312112→2007:312112→2012:312112→2017:312112→2022:312112)
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 8960 — Beverages, Nonalcoholic
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 312112 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 312112 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Bottled Water Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 312112? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,100 employees for NAICS code 312112 (Bottled Water Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 312112? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 312112 (Bottled Water Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2086 - Bottled and Canned Soft Drinks and Carbonated Water, 5149 - Groceries and Related Products, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 312112:
- 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 312112 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Bottled Water 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.