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NAICS 325992: Photographic film, paper, plate, chemical, and copy toner manufacturing

NAICS 325992 is the industry code for photographic film, paper, plate, chemical, and copy toner manufacturing. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for manufacturing and start your application when you are ready.

What 325992 covers

This code covers makers of sensitized photographic film, paper and plates, photographic chemicals and copier and laser printer toner. Toner cartridge remanufacturers that refill and rebuild cartridges also commonly fall here.

Included in this code

  • Photographic film and paper
  • Photographic plates and chemicals
  • Copier and laser printer toner
  • Toner cartridge refilling and remanufacturing
  • X ray film

Businesses that use 325992

Toner cartridge remanufacturerPhotographic chemical makerSpecialty film producer

Financing for this trade

Toner and imaging supply makers finance filling and production equipment with equipment loans and use lines of credit to carry cartridge cores and chemicals. Lenders look at contracts with office supply dealers and the stability of reseller channels.

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Is 325992 the right code for a photographic film or toner manufacturer?

Yes, if you make photographic film, paper, chemicals or toner, or remanufacture toner cartridges. Cameras and photocopiers themselves belong in 333310, and printing inks for presses go under 325910. A shop that only resells cartridges should use a wholesale or retail code.

What is the SBA size standard for 325992?

Under 13 CFR 121.201, a business classified under NAICS 325992 is small if it averages no more than 1,500 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.

How do toner remanufacturers finance growth?

Most rely on a working capital line of credit to buy empty cores and toner powder ahead of orders, and equipment loans for filling and testing stations. Those selling through office supply dealers sometimes factor invoices to smooth slow payers. SBA 7(a) loans are common for buying a competitor or moving to a larger facility.

What does NAICS 325992 cover?

Photographic film, paper, plate, chemical, and copy toner manufacturing. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 31-33 Manufacturing, 325 Chemical manufacturing, 3259 Other chemical product and preparation manufacturing, 32599 All other chemical product and preparation manufacturing.

What financing do NAICS 325992 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 325992?

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.