332431

Metal Can Manufacturing

Manufacturing › Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing › Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing

SBA Size Standard

1,500 employees

Employee-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

33

Sector

Manufacturing

332

Subsector

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

3324

Industry Group

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing

332431

National Industry (This Code)

Metal Can 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 metal cans, lids, and ends.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

1,500 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 332431

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 foil containers--are classified in U.S. Industry 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; and
Manufacturing light gauge metal containers (except cans)--are classified in U.S. Industry 332439, Other Metal Container Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 332431 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 332431Metal Can 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 Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container 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 1,500 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 332431.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 332431?

NAICS code 332431 is 'Metal Can Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 33). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing metal cans, lids, and ends. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 332431?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 332431 (Metal Can Manufacturing) as one with 1,500 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 332431 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 332431 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 332431 (Metal Can Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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