321920 — Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing wood pallets, wood box shook, wood boxes, other wood containers, and wood parts for pallets and containers (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 2429 - Special Product Sawmills, NEC (via SIC1987:2429→NAICS1997:32192→2002:321920→2007:321920→2012:321920→2017:321920→2022:321920)
- SIC 2441 - Nailed and Lock Corner Wood Boxes and Shook (via SIC1987:2441→NAICS1997:32192→2002:321920→2007:321920→2012:321920→2017:321920→2022:321920)
- SIC 2448 - Wood Pallets and Skids (via SIC1987:2448→NAICS1997:32192→2002:321920→2007:321920→2012:321920→2017:321920→2022:321920)
- SIC 2449 - Wood Containers, NEC (via SIC1987:2449→NAICS1997:32192→2002:321920→2007:321920→2012:321920→2017:321920→2022:321920)
- SIC 2499 - Wood Products, NEC (via SIC1987:2499→NAICS1997:32192→2002:321920→2007:321920→2012:321920→2017:321920→2022:321920)
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 321920 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 321920 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 321920? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 500 employees for NAICS code 321920 (Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 321920? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 321920 (Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2429 - Special Product Sawmills, NEC, 2441 - Nailed and Lock Corner Wood Boxes and Shook, 2448 - Wood Pallets and Skids, 2449 - Wood Containers, NEC, 2499 - Wood Products, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 321920:
- 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 321920 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Wood Container and Pallet 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.