NAICS Code 332431 — Metal Can Manufacturing

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 2 national industries under 33243 (Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing).

Code	332431
Title	Metal Can 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 manufacturing metal cans, lids, and ends.

Is a business under 332431 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 332431 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 332431 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	31-33	Manufacturing
Subsector	332	Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Industry Group	3324	Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
NAICS Industry	33243	Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing
National Industry	332431	Metal Can 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
3411	Metal Cans

Related National Industry codes

• 332439 — Other Metal Container 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.