NAICS Code 322291 — Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 2 national industries under 32229 (Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing).

Code	322291
Title	Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	1,500 employees

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting purchased sanitary paper stock or wadding into sanitary paper products, such as facial tissues, handkerchiefs, table napkins, toilet paper, towels, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, and tampons.

Is a business under 322291 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 322291 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 1,500 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 322291 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	31-33	Manufacturing
Subsector	322	Paper Manufacturing
Industry Group	3222	Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
NAICS Industry	32229	Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
National Industry	322291	Sanitary Paper Product 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
2676	Sanitary Paper Products
3842	Orthopedic, Prosthetic, and Surgical Appliances and Supplies

Related National Industry codes

• 322299 — All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

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.