NAICS 322212: Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing
Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing is NAICS code 322212. A business is small under it with 750 employees or fewer. No federal contracts are open under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- 750 employees or fewer
- Open contracts now
- 0
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $1.3 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 69%
What NAICS 322212 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 322212:
- Boxes, folding (except corrugated), made from purchased paperboard
- Cartons, folding (except milk), made from purchased paperboard
- Folding boxes (except corrugated) made from purchased paperboard
- Folding paper and paperboard containers (except corrugated) made from purchased paperboard
- Food containers, sanitary, folding, made from purchased paperboard
- Sanitary food container, folding, made from purchased paperboard
- Shoe boxes, folding, made from purchased paperboard
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 322212
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 322212, your business must have 750 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 folding paperboard box manufacturing
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 322212 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| United States Mint | $2 million |
| Defense Commissary Agency | $980,362 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $226,059 |
| Department of the Army | $76,209 |
| Federal Acquisition Service | $71,883 |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | $34,193 |
| Department of State | $33,566 |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | $28,488 |
Federal spending under 322212 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1.1 million |
| FY2025 | $1.3 million |
| FY2026 | $995,579 |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Related NAICS codes
- 322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing
- 322219 Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing
- 322220 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing
- 322230 Stationery Product Manufacturing
- 322291 Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing
- 322299 All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 322212?
322212 is the 2022 NAICS code for Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as boxes, folding (except corrugated), made from purchased paperboard, cartons, folding (except milk), made from purchased paperboard, folding boxes (except corrugated) made from purchased paperboard under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 322212?
750 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 folding paperboard box manufacturing?
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 322212 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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