325998

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

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SBA Size Standard

650 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

32

Sector

Manufacturing

325

Subsector

Chemical Manufacturing

3259

Industry Group

Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

325998

National Industry (This Code)

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation 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 manufacturing chemical products (except basic chemicals, resins, and synthetic rubber; cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers and filaments; pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals; pharmaceuticals and medicines; paints, coatings and adhesives; soaps, cleaning compounds, and toilet preparations; printing inks; explosives; custom compounding of purchased resins; and photographic films, papers, plates, chemicals, and copy toners). Illustrative Examples: Activated carbon and charcoal manufacturing Antifreeze preparations manufacturing Electronic cigarette vapor liquids, including closed refills, manufacturing Industrial salt manufacturing Lighter fluids (e.g., charcoal, cigarette) manufacturing Matches and matchbook manufacturing Pyrotechnics (e.g., flares, flashlight bombs, signals) manufacturing Sugar substitutes (i.e., synthetic sweeteners blended with other ingredients) made from purchased synthetic sweeteners Swimming pool chemical preparations manufacturing Writing inks manufacturing

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

650 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 325998

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 basic chemicals--are classified in Industry Group 3251, Basic Chemical Manufacturing;
Manufacturing resins, synthetic rubber, and artificial and synthetic fibers and filaments--are classified in Industry Group 3252, Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing;
Manufacturing pesticides, fertilizers, and other agricultural chemicals--are classified in Industry Group 3253, Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing;
Manufacturing pharmaceuticals and medicines, including medicinal gelatins (e.g., agar-agar)--are classified in Industry Group 3254, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing;
Manufacturing paints, coatings, and adhesives--are classified in Industry Group 3255, Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing;
Manufacturing soaps and cleaning compounds--are classified in Industry 32561, Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing;
Manufacturing printing and inkjet inks--are classified in Industry 325910, Printing Ink Manufacturing;
Manufacturing explosives--are classified in Industry 325920, Explosives Manufacturing;
Custom compounding purchased plastics resins--are classified in U.S. Industry 325991, Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins;
Manufacturing photographic films, papers, plates, chemicals, and copy toners--are classified in U.S. Industry 325992, Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing; and
Manufacturing dessert gelatin--are classified in U.S. Industry 311999, All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 325998 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 325998All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation 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 Other Chemical Product and Preparation 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 650 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 325998.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 325998?

NAICS code 325998 is 'All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 32). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chemical products (except basic chemicals, resins, and synthetic rubber; cellulosic and noncellulosic fibers and filament

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 325998?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing) as one with 650 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 325998 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 325998 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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