NAICS Code 333243 — Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 4 national industries under 33324 (Industrial Machinery Manufacturing).
| Code | 333243 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | 550 employees |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) manufacturing sawmill and woodworking machinery (except handheld), such as circular and band sawing equipment, planing machinery, and sanding machinery, and/or (2) manufacturing paper industry machinery for making paper and paper products, such as pulp making machinery, paper and paperboard making machinery, and paper and paperboard converting machinery.
Is a business under 333243 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 333243 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed 550 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 333243 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 31-33 | Manufacturing |
| Subsector | 333 | Machinery Manufacturing |
| Industry Group | 3332 | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing |
| NAICS Industry | 33324 | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing |
| National Industry | 333243 | Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery 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
333241— Food Product Machinery Manufacturing333242— Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing333248— All Other Industrial Machinery 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.