325211 — Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing resins, plastics materials, and nonvulcanizable thermoplastic elastomers and mixing and blending resins on a custom basis and/or (2) manufacturing noncustomized synthetic resins (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 2821 - Plastics Materials, Synthetic and Resins, and Nonvulcanizable Elastomers (via SIC1987:2821→NAICS1997:325211→2002:325211→2007:325211→2012:325211→2017:325211→2022:325211)
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 3620 — Rubber and Plastics Working Machinery
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 325211 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 325211 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 325211? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,250 employees for NAICS code 325211 (Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 325211? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 325211 (Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2821 - Plastics Materials, Synthetic and Resins, and Nonvulcanizable Elastomers.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 325211:
- 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 325211 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing).
- IRS PBA Code for Chemical Manufacturing — 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.