NAICS 311412

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by U.S. Federal statistical agencies to classify business establishments for the collection, analysis, and publication of economic data. Developed under the Office of Management and Budget and implemented in 1997 to replace SIC, NAICS was jointly created by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to ensure cross‑country comparability. The current U.S. structure is NAICS 2022. ¹

NAICS 311412 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing frozen specialty food products (except seafood), including frozen dinners, entrees, and side dishes; frozen pizza; frozen whipped toppings; and frozen waffles, pancakes, and French toast. Official cross‑references clarify that frozen dairy specialties fall under 311520, frozen bakery desserts under 311813, frozen fruits/juices/vegetables under 311411, frozen meat products under 31161, and frozen seafood under 311712. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 311412 overview
• G2X — NAICS 311411 (Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing)
• G2X — NAICS 311813 (Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing)

What this NAICS covers

• Frozen dinners, complete entrees, and side dishes manufactured for retail or foodservice. ²
• Frozen pizza production, including crust, toppings, and final freezing/packaging. ²
• Frozen whipped topping products. ²
• Frozen waffles, pancakes, and French toast intended for reheating. ²
• Frozen “nationality foods” prepared with tortillas (e.g., burritos, enchiladas) when produced as frozen specialties. ²
• Other frozen specialty foods (non‑seafood) not classified to dairy, bakery desserts, fruits/vegetables, meat processing, or seafood processing. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	311411	Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
NAICS	311813	Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing
NAICS	311520	Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing
NAICS	311712	Fresh and Frozen Seafood Processing

Frequently asked questions

• What products are included in NAICS 311412?

  • The code includes frozen specialty items such as frozen dinners/entrees/side dishes, frozen pizza, frozen whipped toppings, and frozen waffles, pancakes, and French toast. Seafood‑based products are excluded. ²

• Are frozen bakery desserts included in 311412?

  • No. Frozen bakery products like cakes, pies, and similar pastries are classified in NAICS 311813. ²

• Are frozen fruits, juices, or vegetables covered by 311412?

  • No. Those products are classified under NAICS 311411. ²

• Does 311412 include seafood‑based frozen meals?

  • No. Frozen seafood products are classified under NAICS 311712. ²

• How is NAICS used in Federal statistics and contracting contexts?

  • NAICS provides a standardized structure for classifying establishments for statistical programs; the current U.S. structure is NAICS 2022. Contracting offices cite NAICS to designate the primary industry for each acquisition. ¹

Useful resources

• U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS main page and 2022 structure. ¹
• U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS 311412 detailed industry description and cross‑references. ²
• U.S. Census Bureau — “Frozen Food Month” stats page noting NAICS 31141/311411/311412. ³

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) main page. https://www.census.gov/naics/
2. U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS 311412 industry description and cross‑references (2022). https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=311412&year=2022&details=311412
3. U.S. Census Bureau — Frozen Food Month: March 2024. https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/frozen-food-month.html