NAICS Code 322120 — Paper Mills

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 32212 (Paper Mills).

Code	322120
Title	Paper Mills
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	1,250 employees

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

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.

Is a business under 322120 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 322120 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 1,250 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 322120 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	31-33	Manufacturing
Subsector	322	Paper Manufacturing
Industry Group	3221	Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
NAICS Industry	32212	Paper Mills
National Industry	322120	Paper Mills

No direct SIC mapping is shown for this code: it was introduced or redefined after the official 1987 SIC ↔ 2002 NAICS concordance. Use the crosswalk tool to explore related legacy codes.

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.