331314

Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum

Manufacturing › Primary Metal Manufacturing › Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing

SBA Size Standard

750 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

33

Sector

Manufacturing

331

Subsector

Primary Metal Manufacturing

3313

Industry Group

Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing

331314

National Industry (This Code)

Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum

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 (1) recovering aluminum and aluminum alloys from scrap and/or dross (i.e., secondary smelting) and making billet or ingot (except by rolling) and/or (2) manufacturing alloys, powder, paste, or flake from purchased aluminum.

✓ 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 331314

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:

Refining alumina or making aluminum and/or aluminum alloys from alumina--are classified in U.S. Industry 331313, Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production;
Manufacturing aluminum sheet, plate, and foil from purchased aluminum or by recovering aluminum from scrap and flat rolling or continuous casting--are classified in U.S. Industry 331315, Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing;
Manufacturing aluminum extruded products or rolled ingot or billet from purchased aluminum or by recovering aluminum from scrap and extruding, rolling, or drawing--are classified in U.S. Industry 331318, Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding;
Sorting, breaking up, and wholesaling scrap metal without also smelting or refining--are classified in Industry 423930, Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers; and
Operating facilities where commingled recyclable materials, such as paper, plastics, used beverage cans, and metals, are sorted into distinct categories without also smelting or refining--are classified in Industry 562920, Materials Recovery Facilities.

How to Use NAICS 331314 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 331314Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum — 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 Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing 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 331314.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 331314?

NAICS code 331314 is 'Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 33). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) recovering aluminum and aluminum alloys from scrap and/or dross (i.e., secondary smelting) and making billet or ingot (except by ro

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 331314?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 331314 (Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum) 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 331314 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 331314 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 331314 (Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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