325998 — All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chemical products (except basic chemicals, resins, and synthetic rubber; cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers and filaments; pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals; pharmaceuticals and medicines; paints, coatings and adhesives; soaps, cleaning compounds, and toilet preparations; printing inks; explosives; custom compounding of purchased resins; and photographic films, papers, plates, chemicals, and copy toners) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Activated carbon and charcoal manufacturing
- Antifreeze preparations manufacturing
- Electronic cigarette vapor liquids, including closed refills, manufacturing
- Industrial salt manufacturing
- Lighter fluids (e.g., charcoal, cigarette) manufacturing
- Matches and matchbook manufacturing
- Pyrotechnics (e.g., flares, flashlight bombs, signals) manufacturing
- Sugar substitutes (i.e., synthetic sweeteners blended with other ingredients) made from purchased synthetic sweeteners
- Swimming pool chemical preparations manufacturing
- Writing inks manufacturing
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 2819 - Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC (via SIC1987:2819→NAICS1997:325998→2002:325998→2007:325998→2012:325998→2017:325998→2022:325998)
- SIC 2899 - Chemicals and Chemical Preparations, NEC (via SIC1987:2899→NAICS1997:325998→2002:325998→2007:325998→2012:325998→2017:325998→2022:325998)
- SIC 3952 - Lead Pencils and Art Goods (via SIC1987:3952→NAICS1997:325998→2002:325998→2007:325998→2012:325998→2017:325998→2022:325998)
- SIC 3999 - Manufacturing Industries, NEC (via SIC1987:3999→NAICS1997:325998→2002:325998→2007:325998→2012:325998→2017:325998→2022:325998)
- SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:325998→2002:325998→2007:325998→2012:325998→2017:325998→2022:325998)
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 1370 — Pyrotechnics
- PSC 3650 — Chemical and Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturing Machinery
- PSC 6850 — Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties
- PSC 8020 — Paint and Artists' Brushes
- PSC 9620 — Minerals, Natural and Synthetic
- PSC 9920 — Smokers' Articles and Matches
- PSC F107 — Hazardous Substance Analysis
- PSC F108 — Hazardous Substance Removal, Cleanup, and Disposal Services and Operational Support
- PSC V003 — Packing/Crating Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 325998 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 325998 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 325998? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 650 employees for NAICS code 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 325998? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2819 - Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC, 2899 - Chemicals and Chemical Preparations, NEC, 3952 - Lead Pencils and Art Goods, 3999 - Manufacturing Industries, NEC, 7389 - Business Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 325998:
- 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 325998 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation 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.