332439 — Other Metal Container Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing metal (light gauge) containers (except cans) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Light gauge metal bins manufacturing
- Light gauge metal drums manufacturing
- Light gauge metal garbage cans manufacturing
- Light gauge metal lunch boxes manufacturing
- Light gauge metal mailboxes manufacturing
- Light gauge metal tool boxes manufacturing
- Light gauge metal vats manufacturing
- Metal air cargo containers manufacturing
- Metal barrels manufacturing
- Vacuum bottles and jugs 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 3412 - Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs, and Pails (via SIC1987:3412→NAICS1997:332439→2002:332439→2007:332439→2012:332439→2017:332439→2022:332439)
- SIC 3429 - Hardware, NEC (via SIC1987:3429→NAICS1997:332439→2002:332439→2007:332439→2012:332439→2017:332439→2022:332439)
- SIC 3444 - Sheet Metal Work (via SIC1987:3444→NAICS1997:332439→2002:332439→2007:332439→2012:332439→2017:332439→2022:332439)
- SIC 3499 - Fabricated Metal Products, NEC (via SIC1987:3499→NAICS1997:332439→2002:332439→2007:332439→2012:332439→2017:332439→2022:332439)
- SIC 3537 - Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailers, and Stackers (via SIC1987:3537→NAICS1997:332439→2002:332439→2007:332439→2012:332439→2017:332439→2022:332439)
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 1740 — Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers
- PSC 2410 — Tractors, Full Tracked, Low Speed
- PSC 2420 — Tractors, Wheeled
- PSC 2430 — Tractors, Full Tracked, High Speed
- PSC 3685 — Specialized Metal Container Manufacturing Machinery and Related Equipment
- PSC 5140 — Tool and Hardware Boxes
- PSC 7125 — Cabinets, Lockers, Bins, and Shelving
- PSC 7240 — Household and Commercial Utility Containers
- PSC 8110 — Drums and Cans
- PSC 8115 — Boxes, Cartons, and Crates
- PSC 8145 — Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 332439 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 332439 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Metal Container Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 332439? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 600 employees for NAICS code 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 332439? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 3412 - Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs, and Pails, 3429 - Hardware, NEC, 3444 - Sheet Metal Work, 3499 - Fabricated Metal Products, NEC, 3537 - Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailers, and Stackers.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 332439:
- 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 332439 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Other Metal Container 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.