322219

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing

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SBA Size Standard

1,000 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

32

Sector

Manufacturing

322

Subsector

Paper Manufacturing

3222

Industry Group

Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

322219

National Industry (This Code)

Other Paperboard Container 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 into paperboard containers (except corrugated, solid fiber, and folding paperboard boxes) without manufacturing paperboard. Illustrative Examples: Fiber cans and drums (i.e., all-fiber, nonfiber ends of any material) made from purchased paperboard Milk cartons made from purchased paper or paperboard Sanitary food containers (except folding) made from purchased paper or paperboard Setup (i.e., not shipped flat) boxes made from purchased paperboard

✓ 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 322219

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 sanitary food containers of solely plastics materials--are classified in Industry Group 3261, Plastics Product Manufacturing;
Manufacturing paperboard and converting paperboard into containers--are classified in Industry 322130, Paperboard Mills;
Manufacturing corrugated and solid fiber boxes--are classified in U.S. Industry 322211, Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing;
Manufacturing folding paperboard boxes (except corrugated or laminated solid fiber boxes)--are classified in U.S. Industry 322212, Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing; and
Manufacturing egg cartons, food trays, and other food containers from molded pulp--are classified in U.S. Industry 322299, All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 322219 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 322219Other Paperboard Container 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 1,000 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 322219.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 322219?

NAICS code 322219 is 'Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 32). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting paperboard into paperboard containers (except corrugated, solid fiber, and folding paperboard boxes) without manufacturing p

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 322219?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 322219 (Other Paperboard Container 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 322219 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 322219 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 322219 (Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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