NAICS Code 332216 — Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 2 national industries under 33221 (Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing).

Code	332216
Title	Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing
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 (1) manufacturing saw blades, all types (including those for power sawing machines) and/or (2) manufacturing nonpowered handtools and edge tools.

Is a business under 332216 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 332216 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 332216 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	31-33	Manufacturing
Subsector	332	Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Industry Group	3322	Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing
NAICS Industry	33221	Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing
National Industry	332216	Saw Blade and Handtool 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

• 332215 — Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) 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.