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332431 — Metal Can Manufacturing

NAICS 332431 is 'Metal Can Manufacturing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,500 employees (defined under 13 CFR § 121.201).

Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing metal cans, lids, and ends (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).

Overview Facts

NAICS Structure: 332431 National Industry
Sector (2)
31-33
Manufacturing
Subsector (3)
332
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Industry Group (4)
3324
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
Industry (5)
33243
Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing
National Industry (6)
332431
Metal Can Manufacturing

Legacy SIC Concordance

Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.

  • SIC 3411 - Metal Cans (via SIC1987:3411→NAICS1997:332431→2002:332431→2007:332431→2012:332431→2017:332431→2022:332431)

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 3685 — Specialized Metal Container Manufacturing Machinery and Related Equipment

Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is NAICS code 332431 valid in 2022? ▾

Yes, 332431 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Metal Can Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.

What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 332431? ▾

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,500 employees for NAICS code 332431 (Metal Can Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.

What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 332431? ▾

According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 332431 (Metal Can Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 3411 - Metal Cans.

Related Pages & Tools

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