NAICS 325193

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal statistical standard for categorizing U.S. business establishments to support economic data collection, analysis, and publication. Developed jointly by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the latest version is NAICS 2022. ²
U.S. industry code 325193 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonpotable ethyl alcohol. Cross-references direct beverage alcohol activities to 312140 (Distilleries) and 312130 (Wineries). ¹

What this NAICS covers

• Manufacturing of nonpotable ethyl alcohol (ethanol) as the primary activity. ¹
• Wet corn milling when the output is nonpotable ethyl alcohol (rather than sweeteners or oils). ¹
• Nonbeverage ethyl alcohol production within NAICS Sector 31–33 (Manufacturing). ¹
• Classification is based on production processes and the establishment’s primary activity, consistent with NAICS’ production-oriented concept. ⁴
• End uses (e.g., fuel, industrial solvent): Not specified by official sources. ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	312140	Distilleries (potable liquors are classified here, not under 325193). 1
NAICS	312130	Wineries (brandies are classified here, not under 325193). 1
NAICS	325199	All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (excludes ethyl alcohol, which is in 325193). 1
PSC	6810	Chemicals (nonmedicinal chemical elements/compounds; often used when procuring bulk chemicals such as ethanol). 3

Cross-references and exclusions

• Distilling potable liquors is classified under 312140; nonpotable ethyl alcohol belongs in 325193. ¹
• Manufacturing brandies is classified under 312130, not 325193. ¹
• Wet corn milling not producing nonpotable ethyl alcohol is classified under 311221. ¹
• Basic organic chemical products other than ethyl alcohol are generally classified under 325199. ¹

Frequently asked questions

• What does NAICS 325193 include?
  Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing nonpotable ethyl alcohol. Beverage alcohol activities (distilling potable liquors or producing wines/brandies) are excluded and classified under 312140 or 312130. ¹

• Is fuel ethanol covered by 325193?
  Yes. NAICS classifies by the activity of manufacturing nonpotable ethyl alcohol, not by downstream use. The official definition does not distinguish by end use (e.g., fuel vs. industrial solvent) when the product is nonpotable. ¹

• How does 325193 differ from 312140 Distilleries?
  312140 covers establishments distilling or blending potable liquors. 325193 is for manufacturing nonpotable ethyl alcohol, including industrial or fuel-grade ethanol. ¹

• Where does wet corn milling fit relative to 325193?
  Wet corn milling that produces nonpotable ethyl alcohol is classified in 325193. Wet corn milling for sweeteners, starches, or oils is classified in 311221. ¹

• Which PSC is commonly used when buying ethanol?
  PSC selections depend on the exact product and use. For bulk chemical compounds, agencies frequently use PSC 6810 “Chemicals” in solicitations and awards, subject to agency-specific guidance and item specifications. ³

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 325193 overview
• U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS Sector 31–33 definitions (includes 325193 text). ¹
• U.S. Census Bureau — Implementation of the 2022 NAICS. ²
• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual (April 2025). ³

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau, NAICS Sector 31–33 definitions (includes 325193, cross-references). https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect31-33.html
2. U.S. Census Bureau, Implementation of the 2022 NAICS. https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html
3. Acquisition.gov, PSC Manual (April 2025), Group 68 and code 6810 descriptions. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
4. U.S. Census Bureau, Understanding NAICS: Production-oriented classification concept. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/technical-documentation/code-lists/understanding-naics-redirect.html