Powered by LevrNAICS 331529: Other nonferrous metal foundries (except die-casting)
NAICS 331529 is the industry code for other nonferrous metal foundries (except die-casting). Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for manufacturing and start your application when you are ready.
What 331529 covers
This code covers foundries that cast copper, brass, bronze, titanium, magnesium and other nonferrous metals except aluminum, by methods other than die casting.
Included in this code
- Brass and bronze castings
- Copper castings
- Titanium and nickel alloy castings
- Art and statuary bronze casting
- Magnesium sand castings
Not this code
- Aluminum foundries: see 331524 Aluminum foundries (except die-casting)
- Nonferrous die casting: see 331523 Nonferrous metal die-casting foundries
- Copper rolling and drawing: see 331420 Copper rolling, drawing, extruding, and alloying
Businesses that use 331529
Financing for this trade
These foundries finance furnaces and molding equipment with equipment loans and fund metal inventory with lines of credit. Lenders look at copper and nickel price exposure and customer concentration.
Apply for funding with AIIs 331529 the right code for a nonferrous foundry (brass, bronze, copper and others)?
Yes, if you cast brass, bronze, copper or other nonferrous metals except aluminum, and you do not die cast. Aluminum foundries use 331524 and die casters use 331523. Fine art bronze foundries producing sculpture for artists also typically fall under 331529. When your work spans two codes, choose the one tied to your largest revenue line and use it consistently on tax and loan forms.
What is the SBA size standard for 331529?
Under 13 CFR 121.201, a business classified under NAICS 331529 is small if it averages no more than 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 brass and bronze foundries finance metal?
Copper based alloys are expensive, so foundries usually rely on a revolving line secured by metal inventory and receivables, sometimes with pricing that passes metal changes to customers. Equipment loans finance furnaces and molding lines, and SBA 7(a) loans help with ownership transitions.
What does NAICS 331529 cover?
Other nonferrous metal foundries (except die-casting). Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 31-33 Manufacturing, 331 Primary metal manufacturing, 3315 Foundries, 33152 Nonferrous metal foundries.
What financing do NAICS 331529 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 331529?
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.