332216 — Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing saw blades, all types (including those for power sawing machines) and/or (2) manufacturing nonpowered handtools and edge tools (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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 3421 - Cutlery (via SIC1987:3421→NAICS1997:332212→2002:332212→2007:332212→2012:332216→2017:332216→2022:332216)
- SIC 3423 - Hand and Edge Tools, Except Machine Tools and Handsaws (via SIC1987:3423→NAICS1997:332212→2002:332212→2007:332212→2012:332216→2017:332216→2022:332216)
- SIC 3425 - Saw Blades and Handsaws (via SIC1987:3425→NAICS1997:332213→2002:332213→2007:332213→2012:332216→2017:332216→2022:332216)
- SIC 3523 - Farm Machinery and Equipment (via SIC1987:3523→NAICS1997:332212→2002:332212→2007:332212→2012:332216→2017:332216→2022:332216)
- SIC 3524 - Lawn and Garden Tractors and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment (via SIC1987:3524→NAICS1997:332212→2002:332212→2007:332212→2012:332216→2017:332216→2022:332216)
- SIC 3545 - Cutting Tools, Machine Tool Accessories, and Machinist Precision Measuring Devices (via SIC1987:3545→NAICS1997:332212→2002:332212→2007:332212→2012:332216→2017:332216→2022:332216)
- SIC 3644 - Noncurrent-Carrying Wiring Devices (via SIC1987:3644→NAICS1997:332212→2002:332212→2007:332212→2012:332216→2017:332216→2022:332216)
- SIC 3999 - Manufacturing Industries, NEC (via SIC1987:3999→NAICS1997:332212→2002:332212→2007:332212→2012:332216→2017:332216→2022:332216)
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 3405 — Saws and Filing Machines
- PSC 3414 — Gear Cutting and Finishing Machines
- PSC 3455 — Cutting Tools for Machine Tools
- PSC 3456 — Cutting and Forming Tools for Secondary Metalworking Machinery
- PSC 3750 — Gardening Implements and Tools
- PSC 3770 — Saddlery, Harness, Whips, and Related Animal Furnishings.
- PSC 5110 — Hand Tools, Edged, Nonpowered
- PSC 5120 — Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered
- PSC 5130 — Hand Tools, Power Driven
- PSC 5180 — Sets, Kits, and Outfits of Hand Tools
- PSC 5210 — Measuring Tools, Craftsmen's
- PSC 6145 — Wire and Cable, Electrical
- PSC 6670 — Scales and Balances
- PSC 9505 — Wire, Nonelectrical
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 332216 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 332216 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 332216? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 750 employees for NAICS code 332216 (Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 332216? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 332216 (Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 3421 - Cutlery, 3423 - Hand and Edge Tools, Except Machine Tools and Handsaws, 3425 - Saw Blades and Handsaws, 3523 - Farm Machinery and Equipment, 3524 - Lawn and Garden Tractors and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment, 3545 - Cutting Tools, Machine Tool Accessories, and Machinist Precision Measuring Devices, 3644 - Noncurrent-Carrying Wiring Devices, 3999 - Manufacturing Industries, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 332216:
- 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 332216 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Saw Blade and Handtool 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.