NAICS Code 311942 — Spice and Extract Manufacturing
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 2 national industries under 31194 (Seasoning and Dressing Manufacturing).
| Code | 311942 |
|---|---|
| Title | Spice and Extract Manufacturing |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | 650 employees |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing spices, table salt, seasonings, flavoring extracts (except coffee and meat), and natural food colorings and/or (2) manufacturing dry mix food preparations, such as salad dressing mixes, gravy and sauce mixes, frosting mixes, and other dry mix preparations.
Is a business under 311942 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 311942 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 650 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 311942 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 31-33 | Manufacturing |
| Subsector | 311 | Food Manufacturing |
| Industry Group | 3119 | Other Food Manufacturing |
| NAICS Industry | 31194 | Seasoning and Dressing Manufacturing |
| National Industry | 311942 | Spice and Extract Manufacturing |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
2082 | Malt Beverages |
2087 | Flavoring Extracts and Flavoring Syrups, Not Elsewhere Classified |
2099 | Food Preparations, Not Elsewhere Classified |
2899 | Chemicals and Chemical Preparations, Not Elsewhere Classified |
Related National Industry codes
311941— Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing
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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.