333243 — Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing sawmill and woodworking machinery (except handheld), such as circular and band sawing equipment, planing machinery, and sanding machinery, and/or (2) manufacturing paper industry machinery for making paper and paper products, such as pulp making machinery, paper and paperboard making machinery, and paper and paperboard converting machinery (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing planes, axes, drawknives, and handsaws--are classified in U.S. Industry 332216, Saw Blade
- and Handtool Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing power-driven handtools--are classified in U.S. Industry 333991, Power-Driven Handtool
- Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing printing machinery--are classified in U.S. Industry 333248, All Other Industrial Machinery
- 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 3553 - Woodworking Machinery (via SIC1987:3553→NAICS1997:33321→2002:333210→2007:333210→2012:333243→2017:333243→2022:333243)
- SIC 3554 - Paper Industries Machinery (via SIC1987:3554→NAICS1997:333291→2002:333291→2007:333291→2012:333243→2017:333243→2022:333243)
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 3220 — Woodworking Machines
- PSC 3230 — Tools and Attachments for Woodworking Machinery
- PSC 3615 — Pulp and Paper Industries Machinery
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 333243 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 333243 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 333243? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 550 employees for NAICS code 333243 (Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 333243? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 333243 (Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 3553 - Woodworking Machinery, 3554 - Paper Industries Machinery.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 333243:
- 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 333243 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper 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.