325992 — Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing sensitized film, sensitized paper, sensitized cloth, sensitized plates, toners (i.e., for photocopiers, laser printers, and similar electrostatic printing devices), toner cartridges, and photographic chemicals (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing photographic paper stock (i.e., unsensitized) and paper mats, mounts, easels, and folders for
- photographic use--are classified in Subsector 322, Paper Manufacturing; and
- Purchasing used toner 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 3861 - Photographic Equipment and Supplies (via SIC1987:3861→NAICS1997:325992→2002:325992→2007:325992→2012:325992→2017:325992→2022:325992)
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 6770 — Film, Processed
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 325992 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 325992 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 325992? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,500 employees for NAICS code 325992 (Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 325992? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 325992 (Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 3861 - Photographic Equipment and Supplies.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 325992:
- 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 325992 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner 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.