2022 NAICS national industry in sector 31-33 Manufacturing
322291 Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing
NAICS 322291 is the US industry code for sanitary paper product manufacturing. This U.S.
- Code
- 322291 (2022 NAICS)
- Title
- Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing
- Part of
- Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
- SBA small business limit
- Up to 1,500 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 purchased sanitary paper stock or wadding into sanitary paper products, such as facial tissues, handkerchiefs, table napkins, toilet paper, towels, disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, and tampons.
Activities listed under 322291
The Census index assigns these 12 activities to this code. If your business matches one, this is your code.
- Diapers, disposable, made from purchased paper or textile fiber
- Facial tissues made from purchased paper
- Handkerchiefs, paper, made from purchased paper
- Napkins, table, made from purchased paper
- Pads, incontinent and bed, manufacturing
- Paper napkins and tablecloths made from purchased paper
- Paper towels made from purchased paper
- Sanitary napkins and tampons made from purchased paper or textile fiber
- Sanitary products made from purchased sanitary paper stock
- Tablecloths, paper, made from purchased paper
- Toilet paper made from purchased paper
- Towels, paper, made from purchased paper
SBA size standard for 322291
To count as a small business for SBA loans and federal contracts under NAICS 322291, your business (including affiliates) must not exceed 1,500 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.