NAICS 314910

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the U.S. government’s standard for organizing establishments to produce consistent statistics about the U.S. economy. Established by the Office of Management and Budget in 1997 (replacing SIC), NAICS is jointly maintained with Canada and Mexico and is implemented in its 2022 edition. ¹

NAICS 314910 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing textile bags, awnings, sails, tarpaulins, tents, and related products from purchased textile fabrics. It comprises U.S. industries 314911 (Textile Bag Mills) and 314912 (Canvas and Related Product Mills) and is used to categorize nonapparel textile product manufacturing. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 314910 overview
• G2X — NAICS 314911: Textile Bag Mills
• G2X — NAICS 314912: Canvas and Related Product Mills

What this NAICS covers

• Manufacturing textile bags from purchased woven or knitted materials (e.g., seed, laundry, and canvas bags). ²
• Producing awnings and similar canvas-like coverings from purchased fabrics. ²
• Manufacturing sails for marine and other applications from purchased fabrics. ²
• Manufacturing tarpaulins and covers from purchased fabrics. ²
• Producing tents and tent components from purchased fabrics (textile content). ²
• Cutting and sewing canvas and canvas-like products from purchased materials. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	314911	Textile Bag Mills. 2
NAICS	314912	Canvas and Related Product Mills. 2
PSC	8340	Tents and Tarpaulins. 4
PSC	8105	Bags and Sacks. 4

Cross-references and common exclusions

• Plastic bags are classified under NAICS 326111 (Unsupported Plastics Bag Manufacturing), not 314910. ²
• Canvas blinds and shades are classified under NAICS 337920 (Blind and Shade Manufacturing). ²
• Luggage manufacturing is classified under NAICS 316991; women’s handbags and purses under NAICS 316992. ²

DoD sourcing consideration (Berry Amendment)

For Department of Defense acquisitions, tents, tarpaulins, and covers—as well as certain individual equipment items (PSC 8465)—are subject to domestic source restrictions under 10 U.S.C. 4862. The DFARS generally prohibits buying these items unless grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States, with limited exceptions. This commonly affects PSC 8340 requirements aligned with NAICS 314910. ⁵

Illustrative index examples

• Canvas bags; laundry bags; seed bags manufactured from purchased woven or knitted materials (NAICS 314911). ²
• Awnings, sails, tarpaulins, and tents manufactured from purchased fabrics (NAICS 314912). ²

Frequently asked questions

• What activities fall under NAICS 314910 versus its component industries?

  • NAICS 314910 is the 5-digit industry for textile bag and canvas mills. Its U.S. 6-digit components are 314911 (textile bags) and 314912 (awnings, sails, tarps, tents). All involve manufacturing from purchased textile fabrics. ²

• Are plastic or paper bag manufacturing included?

  • No. Plastic bag manufacturing is NAICS 326111. Paper bag manufacturing (including multiwall paper bags) falls under NAICS 322220, not 314910. ²

• Which PSCs commonly appear on solicitations tied to this NAICS?

  • PSC 8340 (Tents and Tarpaulins) and PSC 8105 (Bags and Sacks) are typical for acquisitions aligned to NAICS 314910. For definitive scope, consult the PSC Manual. ⁴

• When did the 2022 NAICS become effective in Census economic data?

  • The Census Bureau began disseminating statistics on the 2022 NAICS basis with the 2022 Economic Census First Look in January 2024 and plans broad program adoption by the end of 2027, with limited exceptions. ³

• Do DoD buys of tents or tarpaulins face special domestic sourcing rules?

  • Yes. DFARS implements 10 U.S.C. 4862 (Berry Amendment), restricting DoD purchases of tents, tarpaulins, and covers to U.S. sources unless an exception applies (e.g., domestic nonavailability). This frequently applies to PSC 8340 requirements under NAICS 314910. ⁵

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 314910 overview
• Census NAICS main page and 2022 search tools. ¹
• Census definition for 31491 and its U.S. industries 314911/314912. ²
• Census implementation timeline for 2022 NAICS. ³
• GSA Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual. ⁴

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS main page and 2022 search: https://www.census.gov/naics
2. U.S. Census Bureau — Sector 31–33 (Manufacturing) NAICS content including 31491, 314911, 314912: https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect31-33.html
3. U.S. Census Bureau — Implementation of the 2022 NAICS: https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html
4. GSA Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (current and archives): https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
5. GSA Acquisition.gov — DFARS 225.7002-1 Restrictions (Berry Amendment): https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/225.7002-1-restrictions