NAICS Code 332813 — Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 3 national industries under 33281 (Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities).
| Code | 332813 |
|---|---|
| Title | Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | 500 employees |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in electroplating, plating, anodizing, coloring, buffing, polishing, cleaning, and sandblasting metals and metal products for the trade. Included in this industry are establishments that perform these processes on other materials, such as plastics, in addition to metals.
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Is a business under 332813 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 332813 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 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 332813 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 31-33 | Manufacturing |
| Subsector | 332 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing |
| Industry Group | 3328 | Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities |
| NAICS Industry | 33281 | Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities |
| National Industry | 332813 | Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring |
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Related National Industry codes
332811— Metal Heat Treating332812— Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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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.