NAICS Code 332439 — Other Metal Container 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 | 332439 |
|---|---|
| Title | Other Metal Container Manufacturing |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | 600 employees |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing metal (light gauge) containers (except cans).
Illustrative Examples:
Light gauge metal bins manufacturing
Light gauge metal drums manufacturing
Light gauge metal garbage cans manufacturing
Light gauge metal lunch boxes manufacturing
Light gauge metal mailboxes manufacturing
Light gauge metal tool boxes manufacturing
Light gauge metal vats manufacturing
Metal air cargo containers manufacturing
Metal barrels manufacturing
Vacuum bottles and jugs manufacturing
Is a business under 332439 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 332439 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 600 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 332439 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 | 332439 | Other Metal Container 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 |
|---|---|
3412 | Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs, and Pails |
3429 | Hardware, Not Elsewhere Classified |
3444 | Sheet Metal Work |
3469 | Metal Stampings, Not Elsewhere Classified |
3499 | Fabricated Metal Products, Not Elsewhere Classified |
3537 | Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailers, and Stackers |
Related National Industry codes
332431— Metal Can 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.