2022 NAICS national industry in sector 31-33 Manufacturing
322212 Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing
NAICS 322212 is the US industry code for folding paperboard box manufacturing. This U.S.
- Code
- 322212 (2022 NAICS)
- Title
- Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing
- Part of
- Paperboard Container Manufacturing
- SBA small business limit
- Up to 750 employees
Changes coming. The NAICS 2027 revision applies to data from 1 January 2027, and SBA proposed new size standards on 20 August 2026. The values on this page are the ones in force today; we update this page when the official files change.
Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting paperboard (except corrugated) into folding paperboard boxes without manufacturing paper and paperboard.
When to use a different code
Census classifies these close-sounding activities somewhere else. Businesses mainly engaged in:
- Manufacturing setup paperboard boxes (except corrugated or laminated solid fiber boxes) or milk cartons are classified in U.S. Industry 322219, Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing.
- Manufacturing corrugated and solid fiber boxes are classified in U.S. Industry 322211, Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing.
- Manufacturing paperboard and converting paperboard into containers are classified in Industry 322130, Paperboard Mills.
- Manufacturing paper and converting paper into containers are classified in Industry 322120, Paper Mills.
- Manufacturing paper bags are classified in Industry 322220, Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing.
Activities listed under 322212
The Census index assigns these 7 activities to this code. If your business matches one, this is your code.
- 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
SBA size standard for 322212
To count as a small business for SBA loans and federal contracts under NAICS 322212, your business (including affiliates) must not exceed 750 employees. Check your business.
Source: SBA table of size standards, effective March 17, 2023.
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Data last changed November 14, 2026. How this page is built.