NAICS 212323: Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining
Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining is NAICS code 212323. A business is small under it with 650 employees or fewer. No federal contracts are open under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 650 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Share won by small businesses
- 100%
What NAICS 212323 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 212323:
- Andalusite mining and/or beneficiating
- Aplite mining and/or beneficiating
- Ball clay mining and/or beneficiating
- Bentonite mining and/or beneficiating
- Bleaching clay mining and/or beneficiating
- Brucite mining and/or beneficiating
- Burley mining and/or beneficiating
- China clay mining and/or beneficiating
- Clay bleaching
- Clay mining and/or beneficiating
- Clay, ball, mining and/or beneficiating
- Common clay mining and/or beneficiating
- Common shale mining and/or beneficiating
- Cornwall stone mining and/or beneficiating
The index lists 43 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 212323
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 212323, your business must have 650 employees or fewer. Employees are averaged over the last 24 months.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys kaolin, clay, and ceramic and refractory minerals mining
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 212323 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | $225,330 |
| Department of the Army | $122,976 |
Federal spending under 212323 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $348,306 |
| FY2025 | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 212311 Dimension Stone Mining and Quarrying
- 212312 Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying
- 212313 Crushed and Broken Granite Mining and Quarrying
- 212319 Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying
- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
- 212322 Industrial Sand Mining
- 212390 Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 212323?
212323 is the 2022 NAICS code for Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as andalusite mining and/or beneficiating, aplite mining and/or beneficiating, ball clay mining and/or beneficiating under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 212323?
650 employees or fewer. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for kaolin, clay, and ceramic and refractory minerals mining?
None are open on SAM.gov right now, but new notices post daily. You can set up a free alert for this code.
How do I add NAICS code 212323 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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