323120 — Support Activities for Printing
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing prepress and postpress services in support of printing activities. Prepress services may include such things as platemaking, typesetting, trade binding, and sample mounting. Postpress services include such things as book or paper bronzing, die cutting, edging, embossing, folding, gilding, gluing, and indexing (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 2789 - Bookbinding and Related Work (via SIC1987:2789→NAICS1997:323121→2002:323121→2007:323121→2012:323120→2017:323120→2022:323120)
- SIC 2791 - Typesetting (via SIC1987:2791→NAICS1997:323122→2002:323122→2007:323122→2012:323120→2017:323120→2022:323120)
- SIC 2796 - Platemaking and Related Services (via SIC1987:2796→NAICS1997:323122→2002:323122→2007:323122→2012:323120→2017:323120→2022:323120)
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 323120 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 323120 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Support Activities for Printing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 323120? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 550 employees for NAICS code 323120 (Support Activities for Printing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 323120? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 323120 (Support Activities for Printing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2789 - Bookbinding and Related Work, 2791 - Typesetting, 2796 - Platemaking and Related Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 323120:
- 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 323120 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Support Activities for Printing).
- 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.