322291 — Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting purchased sanitary paper stock or wadding into sanitary paper products, such as facial tissues, handkerchiefs, table napkins, toilet paper, towels, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, and tampons (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 2676 - Sanitary Paper Products (via SIC1987:2676→NAICS1997:322291→2002:322291→2007:322291→2012:322291→2017:322291→2022:322291)
- SIC 3842 - Orthopedic, Prosthetic, and Surgical Appliances and Supplies (via SIC1987:3842→NAICS1997:322291→2002:322291→2007:322291→2012:322291→2017:322291→2022:322291)
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 322291 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 322291 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 322291? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,500 employees for NAICS code 322291 (Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 322291? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 322291 (Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2676 - Sanitary Paper Products, 3842 - Orthopedic, Prosthetic, and Surgical Appliances and Supplies.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 322291:
- 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 322291 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Sanitary Paper Product 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.