332996 — Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in fabricating, such as cutting, threading, and bending, metal pipes and pipe fittings made from purchased metal pipe (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing cast iron pipe and fittings--are classified in U.S. Industry 331511, Iron Foundries;
- Manufacturing pipe system fittings (except cast iron couplings and couplings made from purchased pipe)--
- are classified in U.S. Industry 332919, Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing welded and seamless steel pipes from purchased steel--are classified in Industry 331210,
- Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel.
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 3498 - Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fittings (via SIC1987:3498→NAICS1997:332996→2002:332996→2007:332996→2012:332996→2017:332996→2022:332996)
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 4710 — Pipe, Tube and Rigid Tubing
- PSC 4730 — Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings
- PSC 5630 — Pipe and Conduit, Nonmetallic
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 332996 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 332996 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 332996? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 550 employees for NAICS code 332996 (Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 332996? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 332996 (Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 3498 - Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fittings.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 332996:
- 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 332996 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting 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.