NAICS Code 311710 — Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 31171 (Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging).
| Code | 311710 |
|---|---|
| Title | Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | 750 employees |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) canning seafood (including soup); (2) smoking, salting, and drying seafood; (3) eviscerating fresh fish by removing heads, fins, scales, bones, and entrails; (4) shucking and packing fresh shellfish; (5) processing marine fats and oils; and (6) freezing seafood. Establishments known as "floating factory ships" that are engaged in the gathering and processing of seafood into canned seafood products are included in this industry.
Is a business under 311710 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 311710 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 750 employees. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — employee count is averaged over the latest 24 months.
Where 311710 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 31-33 | Manufacturing |
| Subsector | 311 | Food Manufacturing |
| Industry Group | 3117 | Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging |
| NAICS Industry | 31171 | Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging |
| National Industry | 311710 | Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.