333243

Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing

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SBA Size Standard

550 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

33

Sector

Manufacturing

333

Subsector

Machinery Manufacturing

3332

Industry Group

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

333243

National Industry (This Code)

Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery 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 sawmill and woodworking machinery (except handheld), such as circular and band sawing equipment, planing machinery, and sanding machinery, and/or (2) manufacturing paper industry machinery for making paper and paper products, such as pulp making machinery, paper and paperboard making machinery, and paper and paperboard converting machinery.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

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

Size Standard

550 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 333243

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 planes, axes, drawknives, and handsaws--are classified in U.S. Industry 332216, Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing;
Manufacturing power-driven handtools--are classified in U.S. Industry 333991, Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing; and
Manufacturing printing machinery--are classified in U.S. Industry 333248, All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing.

How to Use NAICS 333243 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 333243Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery 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 Industrial Machinery 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 550 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 333243.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 333243?

NAICS code 333243 is 'Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 33). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing sawmill and woodworking machinery (except handheld), such as circular and band sawing equipment, planing machinery, a

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 333243?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 333243 (Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing) as one with 550 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 333243 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 333243 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 333243 (Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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