322212

Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing

Manufacturing › Paper Manufacturing › Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

SBA Size Standard

750 employees

Employee-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

32

Sector

Manufacturing

322

Subsector

Paper Manufacturing

3222

Industry Group

Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

322212

National Industry (This Code)

Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting paperboard (except corrugated) into folding paperboard boxes without manufacturing paper and paperboard.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

750 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 322212

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 setup paperboard boxes (except corrugated or laminated solid fiber boxes) or milk cartons--are classified in U.S. Industry 322219, Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing;
Manufacturing corrugated and solid fiber boxes--are classified in U.S. Industry 322211, Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing;
Manufacturing paperboard and converting paperboard into containers--are classified in Industry 322130, Paperboard Mills;
Manufacturing paper and converting paper into containers--are classified in Industry 322120, Paper Mills; and
Manufacturing paper bags--are classified in Industry 322220, Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 322212 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 322212Folding Paperboard Box 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 Converted Paper 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 750 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 322212.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 322212?

NAICS code 322212 is 'Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 32). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting paperboard (except corrugated) into folding paperboard boxes without manufacturing paper and paperboard. Cross-References.

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 322212?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 322212 (Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing) as one with 750 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 322212 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 322212 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 322212 (Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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