322219 — Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting paperboard into paperboard containers (except corrugated, solid fiber, and folding paperboard boxes) without manufacturing paperboard (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Fiber cans and drums (i.e., all-fiber, nonfiber ends of any material) made from purchased paperboard
- Milk cartons made from purchased paper or paperboard
- Sanitary food containers (except folding) made from purchased paper or paperboard
- Setup (i.e., not shipped flat) boxes made from purchased paperboard
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing sanitary food containers of solely plastics materials--are classified in Industry Group 3261,
- Plastics Product Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing paperboard and converting paperboard into containers--are classified in Industry 322130,
- Paperboard Mills;
- Manufacturing corrugated and solid fiber boxes--are classified in U.S. Industry 322211, Corrugated and
- Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing folding paperboard boxes (except corrugated or laminated solid fiber boxes)--are classified
- in U.S. Industry 322212, Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing egg cartons, food trays, and other food containers from molded pulp--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 322299, All Other Converted Paper 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 2652 - Setup Paperboard Boxes (via SIC1987:2652→NAICS1997:322213→2002:322213→2007:322213→2012:322219→2017:322219→2022:322219)
- SIC 2655 - Fiber Cans, Tubes, Drums, and Similar Products (via SIC1987:2655→NAICS1997:322214→2002:322214→2007:322214→2012:322219→2017:322219→2022:322219)
- SIC 2656 - Sanitary Food Containers, Except Folding (via SIC1987:2656→NAICS1997:322215→2002:322215→2007:322215→2012:322219→2017:322219→2022:322219)
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
- PSC 8115 — Boxes, Cartons, and Crates
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 322219 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 322219 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 322219? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,000 employees for NAICS code 322219 (Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 322219? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 322219 (Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2652 - Setup Paperboard Boxes, 2655 - Fiber Cans, Tubes, Drums, and Similar Products, 2656 - Sanitary Food Containers, Except Folding.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 322219:
- 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 322219 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Other Paperboard Container 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.