331222 — Steel Wire Drawing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drawing wire from purchased steel (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Making steel and drawing steel wire--are classified in Industry 331110, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy
- Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing wire products, such as nails, spikes, and paper clips, from purchased steel wire--are
- classified in Industry 33261, Spring and Wire Product 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 3315 - Steel Wiredrawing and Steel Nails and Spikes (via SIC1987:3315→NAICS1997:331222→2002:331222→2007:331222→2012:331222→2017:331222→2022:331222)
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 3422 — Rolling Mills and Drawing Machines
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 331222 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 331222 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Steel Wire Drawing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 331222? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,000 employees for NAICS code 331222 (Steel Wire Drawing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 331222? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 331222 (Steel Wire Drawing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 3315 - Steel Wiredrawing and Steel Nails and Spikes.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 331222:
- 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 331222 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Steel Wire Drawing).
- 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.