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NAICS 325920: Explosives manufacturing

NAICS 325920 is the industry code for explosives 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 325920 covers

Businesses under this code make explosives used in mining, quarrying, construction and demolition, such as dynamite, blasting agents, detonators and safety fuses. Ammunition and fireworks are classified elsewhere.

Included in this code

  • Dynamite and blasting agents
  • Ammonium nitrate based explosives
  • Detonators and blasting caps
  • Safety and detonating fuses
  • Primary explosives

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Businesses that use 325920

Blasting agent producer for quarriesDetonator manufacturerSeismic explosive charge maker

Financing for this trade

Explosives producers finance specialized plants and storage magazines with equipment and SBA 504 real estate loans, and use working capital lines tied to mining and construction contracts. Lenders look closely at ATF licensing, safety record, insurance and customer contracts.

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Is 325920 the right code for an explosives manufacturer?

Yes, if you manufacture commercial explosives, blasting agents, detonators or fuses. Fireworks and flares belong in 325998, while small arms ammunition is 332992. If you only perform blasting services at mines or job sites, look at a support activity or contractor code instead.

What is the SBA size standard for 325920?

Under 13 CFR 121.201, a business classified under NAICS 325920 is small if it averages no more than 750 employees, counting affiliates, over the prior 24 months. SBA uses that number for loan eligibility and federal agencies use it for small business set asides. A firm above it can still qualify for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans under the alternative standard of $15 million tangible net worth and $5 million average net income.

What do lenders review for explosives manufacturers?

Lenders want to see current federal explosives licenses, a clean safety and inspection history, and strong liability insurance before they review the numbers. They then focus on contracts with mining, quarry and construction customers, because those drive receivables. Equipment loans and SBA 504 loans fund plants, while lines of credit carry inventory.

What does NAICS 325920 cover?

Explosives manufacturing. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 31-33 Manufacturing, 325 Chemical manufacturing, 3259 Other chemical product and preparation manufacturing, 32592 Explosives manufacturing.

What financing do NAICS 325920 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 325920?

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.