North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 322120 is used by federal buyers for market research, set-aside size standards, and reporting. Official titles come from the Census Bureau NAICS structure.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing paper from pulp. These establishments may manufacture or purchase pulp. In addition, the establishments may convert the paper they make. The activity of making paper classifies an establishment into this industry regardless of the output.
- Official title
- Paper Mills
- Code level
- 6
- Parent industry
- Paper Mills 32212
- Open opportunities
- 1 open · 1 active
SBA small-business size standard
1,250 employees
Employee-count basis
Check this standard and its exceptionsExcluded or separately classified activities
Official Census cross-references identify activities that belong under another North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.
Converting paper without manufacturing paper--are classified in Industry Group 3222, Converted Paper Product Manufacturing; and
Manufacturing paperboard--are classified in Industry 322130, Paperboard Mills;
Manufacturing photographic sensitized paper from purchased paper--are classified in U.S. Industry 325992, Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing.
Manufacturing pulp without manufacturing paper--are classified in Industry 322110, Pulp Mills;
Source and edition
2022 NAICS Manual definition and reference material from the U.S. Census Bureau.