332111 — Iron and Steel Forging
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing iron and steel forgings from purchased iron and steel by hammering mill shapes. Establishments making iron and steel forgings and further manufacturing (e.g., machining, assembling) a specific manufactured product are classified in the industry of the finished product. Iron and steel forging establishments may perform surface finishing operations, such as cleaning and deburring, on the forgings they manufacture (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing iron and steel forgings in integrated iron and steel mills--are classified in Industry 331110,
- Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing nonferrous forgings--are classified in U.S. Industry 332112, Nonferrous Forging.
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 3462 - Iron and Steel Forgings (via SIC1987:3462→NAICS1997:332111→2002:332111→2007:332111→2012:332111→2017:332111→2022:332111)
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 3446 — Forging Machinery and Hammers
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 332111 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 332111 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Iron and Steel Forging' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 332111? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 750 employees for NAICS code 332111 (Iron and Steel Forging), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 332111? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 332111 (Iron and Steel Forging) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 3462 - Iron and Steel Forgings.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 332111:
- 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 332111 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Iron and Steel Forging).
- 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.