322130 — Paperboard Mills
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing paperboard (e.g., can/drum stock, container board, corrugating medium, folding carton stock, linerboard, tube) from pulp. These establishments may manufacture or purchase pulp. In addition, the establishments may also convert the paperboard they make (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing pulp without manufacturing paperboard--are classified in Industry 322110, Pulp Mills;
- Converting paperboard without manufacturing paperboard--are classified in Industry Group 3222,
- Converted Paper Product Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing insulation board and other reconstituted wood fiberboard--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 2611 - Pulp Mills (via SIC1987:2611→NAICS1997:32213→2002:322130→2007:322130→2012:322130→2017:322130→2022:322130)
- SIC 2631 - Paperboard Mills (via SIC1987:2631→NAICS1997:32213→2002:322130→2007:322130→2012:322130→2017:322130→2022:322130)
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 322130 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 322130 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Paperboard Mills' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 322130? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,250 employees for NAICS code 322130 (Paperboard Mills), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 322130? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 322130 (Paperboard Mills) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2611 - Pulp Mills, 2631 - Paperboard Mills.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 322130:
- 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 322130 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Paperboard 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.