NAICS Code 323111 — Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 3 national industries under 32311 (Printing).
| Code | 323111 |
|---|---|
| Title | Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) |
| 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 commercial printing (except screen printing, books printing) without publishing (except fabric grey goods printing). The printing processes used in this industry include, but are not limited to, lithographic, gravure, flexographic, letterpress, engraving, and various digital printing technologies. This industry includes establishments engaged in commercial printing on purchased stock materials, such as stationery, invitations, labels, and similar items, on a job-order basis. Establishments primarily engaged in traditional printing activities combined with document photocopying services (i.e., quick printers) or primarily engaged in printing graphical materials using digital printing equipment are included in this industry.
Is a business under 323111 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 323111 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 323111 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 31-33 | Manufacturing |
| Subsector | 323 | Printing and Related Support Activities |
| Industry Group | 3231 | Printing and Related Support Activities |
| NAICS Industry | 32311 | Printing |
| National Industry | 323111 | Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) |
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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.