Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing

Manufacturing › Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing › Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing

SBA Size Standard

750 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

Sector

Manufacturing

332

Subsector

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

3322

Industry Group

Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing

332216

National Industry (This Code)

Saw Blade and Handtool 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 (1) manufacturing saw blades, all types (including those for power sawing machines) and/or (2) manufacturing nonpowered handtools and edge tools.

✓ 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 332216

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 metal cutting dies, attachments, and accessories for machine tools--are classified in Industry 33351, Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing;

→Manufacturing power-driven handtools--are classified in U.S. Industry 333991, Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing;

→Manufacturing electric razors and hair clippers for use on humans--are classified in Industry 335210, Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing;

→Manufacturing electric hair clippers for use on animals--are classified in U.S. Industry 333111, Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing; and

→Manufacturing nonelectric household-type scissors and shears--are classified in U.S. Industry 332215, Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 332216 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 332216 — Saw Blade and Handtool 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 Cutlery and Handtool 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 332216.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 332216?

NAICS code 332216 is 'Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 33). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing saw blades, all types (including those for power sawing machines) and/or (2) manufacturing nonpowered handtools and e

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 332216?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 332216 (Saw Blade and Handtool 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 332216 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 332216 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 332216 (Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.