323111 — Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in commercial printing (except screen printing, books printing) without publishing (except fabric grey goods printing). The printing processes used in this industry include, but are not limited to, lithographic, gravure, flexographic, letterpress, engraving, and various digital printing technologies. This industry includes establishments engaged in commercial printing on purchased stock materials, such as stationery, invitations, labels, and similar items, on a job-order basis. Establishments primarily engaged in traditional printing activities combined with document photocopying services (i.e., quick printers) or primarily engaged in printing graphical materials using digital printing equipment are included in this industry (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 2752 - Commercial Printing, Lithographic (via SIC1987:2752→NAICS1997:323110→2002:323110→2007:323110→2012:323111→2017:323111→2022:323111)
- SIC 2754 - Commercial Printing, Gravure (via SIC1987:2754→NAICS1997:323111→2002:323111→2007:323111→2012:323111→2017:323111→2022:323111)
- SIC 2759 - Commercial Printing, NEC (via SIC1987:2759→NAICS1997:323112→2002:323112→2007:323112→2012:323111→2017:323111→2022:323111)
- SIC 2761 - Manifold Business Forms (via SIC1987:2761→NAICS1997:323116→2002:323116→2007:323116→2012:323111→2017:323111→2022:323111)
- SIC 2771 - Greeting Cards (via SIC1987:2771→NAICS1997:323110→2002:323110→2007:323110→2012:323111→2017:323111→2022:323111)
- SIC 2782 - Blankbooks, Looseleaf Binders and Devices (via SIC1987:2782→NAICS1997:323116→2002:323116→2007:323116→2012:323111→2017:323111→2022:323111)
- SIC 7334 - Photocopying and Duplicating Services (via SIC1987:7334→NAICS1997:323114→2002:323114→2007:323114→2012:323111→2017:323111→2022:323111)
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 3610 — Printing, Duplicating, and Bookbinding Equipment
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 323111 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 323111 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 323111? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 650 employees for NAICS code 323111 (Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 323111? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 323111 (Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2752 - Commercial Printing, Lithographic, 2754 - Commercial Printing, Gravure, 2759 - Commercial Printing, NEC, 2761 - Manifold Business Forms, 2771 - Greeting Cards, 2782 - Blankbooks, Looseleaf Binders and Devices, 7334 - Photocopying and Duplicating Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 323111:
- 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 323111 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)).
- IRS PBA Code for Printing — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- 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.