NAICS Code 325412 — Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 4 national industries under 32541 (Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing).
| Code | 325412 |
|---|---|
| Title | Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | 1,300 employees |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing in-vivo diagnostic substances and pharmaceutical preparations (except biological) intended for internal and external consumption in dose forms, such as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions.
Is a business under 325412 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 325412 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 1,300 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 325412 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 31-33 | Manufacturing |
| Subsector | 325 | Chemical Manufacturing |
| Industry Group | 3254 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing |
| NAICS Industry | 32541 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing |
| National Industry | 325412 | Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing |
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.
Related National Industry codes
325411— Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing325413— In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing325414— Biological Product (except Diagnostic) 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.