333242 — Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing wafer processing equipment, semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment, and other semiconductor making machinery (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing printed circuit board manufacturing machinery--are classified in U.S. Industry 333248, All
- Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing semiconductor testing instruments--are classified in U.S. Industry 334515, Instrument
- Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals.
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 3559 - Special Industry Machinery, NEC (via SIC1987:3559→NAICS1997:333295→2002:333295→2007:333295→2012:333242→2017:333242→2022:333242)
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 5961 — Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 333242 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 333242 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 333242? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,500 employees for NAICS code 333242 (Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 333242? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 333242 (Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 3559 - Special Industry Machinery, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 333242:
- 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 333242 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Semiconductor Machinery 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.