NAICS Code 332111 — Iron and Steel Forging
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 5 national industries under 33211 (Forging and Stamping).
| Code | 332111 |
|---|---|
| Title | Iron and Steel Forging |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | 750 employees |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing iron and steel forgings from purchased iron and steel by hammering mill shapes. Establishments making iron and steel forgings and further manufacturing (e.g., machining, assembling) a specific manufactured product are classified in the industry of the finished product. Iron and steel forging establishments may perform surface finishing operations, such as cleaning and deburring, on the forgings they manufacture.
Is a business under 332111 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 332111 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 750 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 332111 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 31-33 | Manufacturing |
| Subsector | 332 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing |
| Industry Group | 3321 | Forging and Stamping |
| NAICS Industry | 33211 | Forging and Stamping |
| National Industry | 332111 | Iron and Steel Forging |
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 |
|---|---|
3462 | Iron and Steel Forgings |
Related National Industry codes
332112— Nonferrous Forging332114— Custom Roll Forming332117— Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing332119— Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)
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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.