NAICS 332722

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal statistical standard for organizing business establishments so agencies can collect, analyze, and publish data on the U.S. economy. Developed under the Office of Management and Budget with partners in Canada and Mexico, NAICS replaced SIC in 1997 and is maintained in five-year revisions, with the current vintage being 2022. ¹

NAICS 332722 covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing metal bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, washers, and other industrial fasteners using machines such as headers, threaders, and nut-forming equipment. It is distinct from precision turning operations and plastics fastener manufacturing, which fall under other NAICS codes. ³

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 332722 overview: https://app.g2xchange.com/naics/332722
• G2X — NAICS 332721 cross-reference: https://app.g2xchange.com/naics/332721

What this NAICS covers

• Production of metal bolts for industrial and commercial applications using heading and threading machinery. ³
• Manufacture of metal screws, including machine, cap, and specialty screw types. ³
• Manufacture of metal nuts and washers formed on nut-forming and stamping equipment. ³
• Manufacture of metal rivets and related fastening pins. ³
• Mass production of “other” industrial metal fasteners not elsewhere specified. ³
• Use of headers, threaders, and nut-forming machines as the primary production processes. ³

Related NAICS and PSC codes

SBA small business size standard

• For NAICS 332722, the SBA small business size standard is 600 employees (effective March 17, 2023). ⁴

NAICS 2022 context

• Federal statistical programs are transitioning to NAICS 2022; most will complete by the end of calendar year 2027, with some survey exceptions noted by Census. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What activities are included in NAICS 332722?

  • Establishments that make metal bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, washers, and other industrial fasteners on forming machines (e.g., headers, threaders, nut formers) are included. The emphasis is on production using these machines rather than machining on lathes. ³

• How does NAICS 332722 differ from NAICS 332721?

  • 332721 covers precision turned products made primarily by machining (e.g., CNC lathes, automatic screw machines). 332722 covers formed fasteners made on headers/threaders and nut-forming machines. ³

• Are plastic fasteners classified in NAICS 332722?

  • No. Plastics fasteners are classified in 326199 (All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing), not in 332722. ³

• What is the small business size standard for NAICS 332722?

  • The SBA size standard is 600 employees, as listed in SBA’s Table of Small Business Size Standards effective March 17, 2023. ⁴

• What NAICS vintage is currently in use?

  • 2022 NAICS is the current vintage. Census began publishing on the 2022 basis with 2022 Economic Census releases and plans to complete adoption across programs by the end of 2027. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 332722 page: https://app.g2xchange.com/naics/332722
• U.S. Census — NAICS: Official introduction and background. ¹
• U.S. Census — NAICS 332722 definition and cross-references. ³
• SBA — Table of Small Business Size Standards (PDF, effective Mar 17, 2023). ⁴
• Acquisition.gov — DFARS PGI listing of PSC classes (fastener PSCs). ⁵

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): https://www.census.gov/naics/
2. U.S. Census Bureau — Implementation of the 2022 NAICS: https://www.census.gov/library/reference/code-lists/naics/2022/implementation-timeline.html
3. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Code 332722 details: https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=332722&year=2022&details=332722
4. U.S. Small Business Administration — Table of Small Business Size Standards (effective March 17, 2023): https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/Table%20of%20Size%20Standards_Effective%20March%2017%2C%202023%20%282%29.pdf
5. Acquisition.gov — DFARS PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments (PSC classes): https://www.acquisition.gov/node/55785/printable/print