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NAICS 325412: Pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing

NAICS 325412 is the industry code for pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for manufacturing and start your application when you are ready.

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What 325412 covers

Businesses classified here make finished drugs, both prescription and over the counter, including tablets, capsules, liquids, injectables and dietary supplements in dose form.

Included in this code

  • Prescription drug manufacturing
  • Over the counter medicines
  • Generic drugs
  • Dietary supplements in dose form
  • Contract drug manufacturing
  • Compounded veterinary drugs

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Businesses that use 325412

Generic drug makerContract manufacturer of tabletsSupplement capsule maker

Financing for this trade

Pharmaceutical and life science makers use equipment loans for production and lab equipment, SBA 504 for facilities, asset based lines on distributor receivables, and venture debt or royalty financing at earlier stages. Lenders look at FDA registration and GMP inspection history, customer contracts and product concentration.

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Is 325412 the right code for a pharmaceutical manufacturer?

Yes, if your business makes finished medicines or supplements in dose form. The code for biological products is 325414. Pick the code that matches the activity earning most of your revenue, and use that same code on your tax return, loan applications and SBA forms so lenders see one consistent picture.

What is the SBA size standard for 325412?

The SBA size standard for 325412 is 1,300 employees. A business at or under that headcount, counting affiliates, is small for SBA loans such as 7(a) and 504 and for federal contracting set asides. Employees are averaged across all pay periods over the past 24 months, including part time and temporary staff.

What financing do pharmaceutical makers use?

Pharmaceutical and life science makers use equipment loans for production and lab equipment, SBA 504 for facilities, asset based lines on distributor receivables, and venture debt or royalty financing at earlier stages. Lenders look at FDA registration and GMP inspection history, customer contracts and product concentration. Lenders that already fund this trade move faster because they know how to read its cash cycle.

What does NAICS 325412 cover?

Pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 31-33 Manufacturing, 325 Chemical manufacturing, 3254 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, 32541 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing.

What financing do NAICS 325412 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for manufacturing businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 325412?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.