311340

Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing

Manufacturing › Food Manufacturing › Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing

SBA Size Standard

1,000 employees

Employee-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

31

Sector

Manufacturing

311

Subsector

Food Manufacturing

3113

Industry Group

Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing

311340

National Industry (This Code)

Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonchocolate confectioneries. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in retailing nonchocolate confectionery products not for immediate consumption made on the premises.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

1,000 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 311340

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Manufacturing chocolate confectioneries from cacao beans--are classified in U.S. Industry 311351, Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans;
Manufacturing chocolate confectioneries from chocolate made elsewhere--are classified in U.S. Industry 311352, Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate;
Retailing confectioneries not for immediate consumption made elsewhere--are classified in U.S. Industry 445292, Confectionery and Nut Retailers;
Preparing and selling confectioneries for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S. Industry 722515, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars; and
Roasting, salting, drying, cooking, or canning nuts and seeds--are classified in U.S. Industry 311911, Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 311340 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 311340Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of 1,000 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 311340.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 311340?

NAICS code 311340 is 'Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 31). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonchocolate confectioneries. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in retailing nonchocolate confec

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 311340?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 311340 (Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing) as one with 1,000 employees. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 311340 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 311340 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 311340 (Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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