325910 — Printing Ink Manufacturing
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing printing and inkjet inks and inkjet cartridges (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing writing, drawing, and stamping inks--are classified in U.S. Industry 325998, All Other
- Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing toners and toner cartridges for photocopiers, fax machines, computer printers, and similar
- office machines--are classified in U.S. Industry 325992, Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and
- Copy Toner Manufacturing; and
- Purchasing used inkjet cartridges and reselling them to manufacturers for remanufacturing--are classified in
- Industry 423930, Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers.
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 2893 - Printing Ink (via SIC1987:2893→NAICS1997:32591→2002:325910→2007:325910→2012:325910→2017:325910→2022:325910)
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 325910 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 325910 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Printing Ink Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 325910? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 750 employees for NAICS code 325910 (Printing Ink Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 325910? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 325910 (Printing Ink Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2893 - Printing Ink.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 325910:
- 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 325910 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Printing Ink 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.