322110 — Pulp Mills
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing pulp without manufacturing paper or paperboard. The pulp is made by separating the cellulose fibers from the other impurities in wood or other materials, such as used or recycled rags, linters, scrap paper, and straw (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing both pulp and paper--are classified in Industry 322120, Paper Mills; and
- Manufacturing both pulp and paperboard--are classified in Industry 322130, Paperboard Mills.
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 2611 - Pulp Mills (via SIC1987:2611→NAICS1997:32211→2002:322110→2007:322110→2012:322110→2017:322110→2022:322110)
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 3615 — Pulp and Paper Industries Machinery
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 322110 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 322110 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Pulp Mills' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 322110? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,050 employees for NAICS code 322110 (Pulp Mills), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 322110? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 322110 (Pulp Mills) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2611 - Pulp Mills.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 322110:
- 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 322110 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Pulp Mills).
- 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.