NAICS 327213

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal statistical standard for classifying business establishments to support the collection, analysis, and publication of data about the U.S. economy. Developed jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico under the Office of Management and Budget, NAICS replaced the SIC in 1997 and is updated on a five-year cycle; the most recent vintage is 2022. ¹

NAICS 327213 covers U.S. establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing glass packaging containers. Federal statistical programs use this definition to publish industry data and maintain comparability within NAICS Subsector 3272 (Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing). ²

See also on G2X:

• Related G2X pages: NAICS 327212, NAICS 327215

What this NAICS covers

• Manufacturing of glass packaging containers in glassmaking operations. ²
• Establishments whose primary activity is producing glass containers intended for packaging use. ²
• Industry activity situated within NAICS Subsector 3272 (Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing). ²
• Containers made from melted silica sand or cullet as part of glassmaking processes. ²
• Illustrative product examples: Not specified by official sources. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	327211	Flat Glass Manufacturing 2
NAICS	327215	Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass 2
PSC	8125	Bottles and Jars (product PSC) 5
PSC	6640	Laboratory Equipment and Supplies (often used when procuring lab glassware) 5

Inclusions and exclusions (official cross‑references)

• Included: Manufacturing glass packaging containers in glassmaking operations is classified in NAICS 327213. ²
• Excluded: Manufacturing pressed or blown glassware other than packaging containers falls under NAICS 327212. ²
• Excluded: Making glass products from purchased glass (remelting, pressing, blowing, shaping purchased glass) is NAICS 327215. ²
• Excluded: Manufacturing flat glass is NAICS 327211. ²

2022 NAICS implementation context

Census began disseminating estimates on a 2022 NAICS basis with the 2022 Economic Census. Other Census programs adopt updated NAICS vintages on their own schedules; users should consult program documentation when comparing time series across vintages for NAICS 327213. ³

Frequently asked questions

• What does NAICS 327213 include?
  It is defined as establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing glass packaging containers. Federal statistical programs apply this definition for consistent tabulation and publication of industry data within NAICS manufacturing subsectors. ²

• How is NAICS 327213 different from NAICS 327215?
  NAICS 327213 covers glass packaging containers produced in glassmaking operations. NAICS 327215 covers glass products made from purchased glass (e.g., remelting, pressing, blowing, shaping purchased glass) rather than from raw batch materials. ²

• Are plastic bottles classified in NAICS 327213?
  No. Plastic bottle manufacturing is classified under NAICS 326160 (Plastics Bottle Manufacturing). That activity is part of plastics product manufacturing and is distinct from glass container manufacturing. ⁴

• Which PSCs commonly appear on buys for glass containers?
  PSC 8125 (Bottles and Jars) is commonly applicable to commercial glass containers; PSC 6640 may apply when procuring laboratory glass containers and related supplies. Final PSC selection depends on the specific item and acquisition context. ⁵

• Are specific examples (e.g., bottles, jars, vials) listed for NAICS 327213?
  Not specified by official sources. The NAICS listing provides the industry definition and cross-references without enumerating example products for this code. ²

Useful resources

• U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS 327213 industry definition (Glass Container Manufacturing). ²
• U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS: North American Industry Classification System (official portal). ¹
• U.S. Census Bureau — Understanding NAICS and 2022 NAICS usage in the Economic Census. ³

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS: North American Industry Classification System (official portal). https://www.census.gov/naics/
2. U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS 2022 code detail for 327213 (Glass Container Manufacturing). https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=327213&year=2022&details=327213
3. U.S. Census Bureau — Understanding NAICS (including 2022 NAICS use in the Economic Census). https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/guidance/understanding-naics.html
4. U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS 2022 code detail for 326160 (Plastics Bottle Manufacturing). https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=326160&year=2022&details=326160
5. Product Service Code (PSC) Tool — PSC descriptions for 8125 and 6640. https://psctool.us/search?codes=8125,6640