322220 — Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) cutting and coating paper and paperboard; (2) cutting and laminating paper, paperboard, and other flexible materials (except plastics film to plastics film); (3) manufacturing bags, multiwall bags, sacks of paper, metal foil, coated paper, laminates, or coated combinations of paper and foil with plastics film; (4) manufacturing laminated aluminum and other converted metal foils from purchased foils; and (5) surface coating paper or paperboard (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 2671 - Packaging Paper and Plastics Film, Coated and Laminated (via SIC1987:2671→NAICS1997:322221→2002:322221→2007:322221→2012:322220→2017:322220→2022:322220)
- SIC 2672 - Coated and Laminated Paper, NEC (via SIC1987:2672→NAICS1997:322222→2002:322222→2007:322222→2012:322220→2017:322220→2022:322220)
- SIC 2673 - Plastics, Foil, and Coated Paper Bags (via SIC1987:2673→NAICS1997:322223→2002:322223→2007:322223→2012:322220→2017:322220→2022:322220)
- SIC 2674 - Uncoated Paper and Multiwall Bags (via SIC1987:2674→NAICS1997:322224→2002:322224→2007:322224→2012:322220→2017:322220→2022:322220)
- SIC 2675 - Die-Cut Paper and Paperboard and Cardboard (via SIC1987:2675→NAICS1997:322226→2002:322226→2007:322226→2012:322220→2017:322220→2022:322220)
- SIC 2679 - Converted Paper and Paperboard Products, NEC (via SIC1987:2679→NAICS1997:322222→2002:322222→2007:322222→2012:322220→2017:322220→2022:322220)
- SIC 3497 - Metal Foil and Leaf (via SIC1987:3497→NAICS1997:322225→2002:322225→2007:322225→2012:322220→2017:322220→2022:322220)
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 3615 — Pulp and Paper Industries Machinery
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 322220 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 322220 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 322220? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 750 employees for NAICS code 322220 (Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 322220? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 322220 (Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2671 - Packaging Paper and Plastics Film, Coated and Laminated, 2672 - Coated and Laminated Paper, NEC, 2673 - Plastics, Foil, and Coated Paper Bags, 2674 - Uncoated Paper and Multiwall Bags, 2675 - Die-Cut Paper and Paperboard and Cardboard, 2679 - Converted Paper and Paperboard Products, NEC, 3497 - Metal Foil and Leaf.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 322220:
- 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 322220 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper 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.