2022 NAICS industry in sector 31-33 Manufacturing

33151 Ferrous Metal Foundries

NAICS 33151 is the US industry code for ferrous metal foundries. It covers establishments primarily engaged in pouring molten iron and steel into molds of a desired shape to make castings.

Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in pouring molten iron and steel into molds of a desired shape to make castings. Establishments in this industry purchase iron and steel made in other establishments.

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:

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

Codes in 33151

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