321212 — Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing softwood veneer and/or softwood plywood (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing veneer and further processing that veneer into wood containers or wood container parts--are
- classified in Industry 321920, Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing hardwood veneer and hardwood plywood--are classified in U.S. Industry 321211,
- Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing reconstituted wood sheets and boards--are classified in U.S. Industry 321219, Reconstituted
- Wood Product 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 2436 - Softwood Veneer and Plywood (via SIC1987:2436→NAICS1997:321212→2002:321212→2007:321212→2012:321212→2017:321212→2022:321212)
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 3220 — Woodworking Machines
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 321212 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 321212 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 321212? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,250 employees for NAICS code 321212 (Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 321212? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 321212 (Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2436 - Softwood Veneer and Plywood.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 321212:
- 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 321212 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Softwood Veneer and Plywood 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.