NAICS 322299

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal standard for classifying business establishments for the collection, analysis, and publication of U.S. economic statistics. Developed jointly by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, NAICS replaced SIC in 1997 and is updated periodically; the current vintage is 2022. ¹

NAICS 322299 covers establishments primarily engaged in converting paper or paperboard into products other than containers, bags, coated and treated papers, stationery, or sanitary paper products, and in converting pulp into molded pulp products such as egg cartons, food trays, and similar food containers. Examples include crepe paper, non-office die-cut paper items, molded pulp packaging, and paper novelties. Agencies and contractors use this code to classify production-oriented firms within the Converted Paper Product Manufacturing subsector. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 322299 overview
• G2X — NAICS 322291 (Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing)
• G2X — NAICS 322231 (Die‑Cut Paper and Paperboard Office Supplies Manufacturing)

What this NAICS covers

• Converting pulp into molded pulp products, including egg cartons, food trays, and similar food containers. ²
• Converting paper or paperboard into non-container, non-bag products (excluding coated/treated papers, stationery, and sanitary products). ²
• Manufacturing molded pulp protective packaging and inserts. ²
• Producing crepe paper from purchased paper. ²
• Making die-cut paper or paperboard products other than office supplies. ²
• Manufacturing paper novelties and similar converted paper items. ²
• Custom conversion operations that shape, form, or mold paper/paperboard outside container, bag, or stationery categories. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Scope boundaries and common exclusions

• Paperboard containers are classified under NAICS 32221, not under NAICS 322299. ²
• Bags and coated/treated paper products fall under NAICS 32222, not NAICS 322299. ²
• Stationery and related office supplies are in NAICS 32223, while sanitary paper products are in NAICS 322291. ²
• Pulp, paper, and paperboard mills belong to NAICS 322110, NAICS 322120, and NAICS 322130, respectively. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What products are included in NAICS 322299?
  Included outputs are molded pulp items (egg cartons, food trays), crepe paper, non-office die-cut paper products, and paper novelties. The focus is conversion of purchased paper/paperboard or pulp into finished non-container, non-bag products. ²

• What products are excluded and where are they classified?
  Paperboard containers fall under NAICS 32221; bags and coated/treated papers under NAICS 32222; stationery under NAICS 32223; and sanitary paper products under NAICS 322291. ²

• How is NAICS different from PSC for paper-related buys?
  NAICS classifies establishments by production process for economic statistics; PSC classifies “what is bought” in federal procurement (e.g., PSC 8115, PSC 8135). Use NAICS for industry classification and PSC for contract action product/service reporting. ⁵

• Did the 2022 NAICS update change how this industry is reported?
  Census is transitioning programs to the 2022 NAICS vintage; dissemination began with the 2022 Economic Census “First Look” in January 2024, with most programs adopting by the end of 2027. The industry definition for NAICS 322299 is provided in the 2022 materials. ³

• Where can official definitions and hierarchy details be found?
  Census hosts the 2022 NAICS hierarchy and industry definitions for Sector 31–33 (Manufacturing), including NAICS 322299, and provides documentation on the structure from sector to national industry. ⁴

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 322299 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/naics/322299
• Census NAICS introduction and resources. ¹
• 2022 NAICS industry definition for NAICS 322299. ²
• Census implementation timeline for 2022 NAICS. ³

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS official site: https://www.census.gov/naics/
2. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS 322299 definition: https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=322299&year=2022&details=322299
3. U.S. Census Bureau — Implementation of the 2022 NAICS: https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html
4. U.S. Census Bureau — Understanding NAICS structure (2022 Economic Census technical documentation): https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/technical-documentation/code-lists/understanding-naics-redirect.html
5. GSA Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual, April 2025: https://www.acquisition.gov/content/psc-manual-april-2025.pdf