Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) smelting ores into nonferrous metals and/or (2) the primary refining of nonferrous metals (except aluminum) by electrolytic methods or other processes.

NAICS code 331410 — Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining — 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 Nonferrous Metal (except 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 1,000 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 331410.

What is NAICS code 331410?

NAICS code 331410 is 'Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 33). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) smelting ores into nonferrous metals and/or (2) the primary refining of nonferrous metals (except aluminum) by electrolytic methods or o

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 331410?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 331410 (Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining) 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 331410 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 331410 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 331410 (Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.