32229 Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing

Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) converting paper and paperboard into products (except containers, bags, coated and treated paper and paperboard, and stationery products) or (2) converting pulp into pulp products, such as disposable diapers, or molded pulp egg cartons, food trays, and dishes. Processes used include laminating or lining purchased paper or paperboard.

Examples Census gives

• Crepe paper made from purchased paper
• Die-cut paper products (except for office use) made from purchased paper or paperboard
• Paper novelties made from purchased paper
• Molded pulp products (e.g., egg cartons, food containers, food trays) manufacturing
• Sanitary products made from purchased sanitary paper stock

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS descriptions.

When to use a different code

Census classifies these close-sounding activities somewhere else. Businesses mainly engaged in:

• Manufacturing pulp from wood or from other materials are classified in Industry 32211, Pulp Mills.
• Manufacturing paper from pulp or making pulp and manufacturing paper are classified in Industry 32212, Paper Mills.
• Manufacturing paperboard from pulp or making pulp and manufacturing paperboard are classified in Industry 32213, Paperboard Mills.
• Manufacturing paperboard containers are classified in Industry 32221, Paperboard Container Manufacturing.
• Manufacturing bags of coated, laminated, or uncoated paper, of metal foil, or combinations thereof are classified in Industry 32222, Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing.
• Manufacturing stationery and other related office supplies are classified in Industry 32223, Stationery Product Manufacturing.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS cross-references.

Codes in 32229

• 322291Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing
• 322299All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing