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NAICS 332215: Metal kitchen cookware, utensil, cutlery, and flatware (except precious) manufacturing

NAICS 332215 is the industry code for metal kitchen cookware, utensil, cutlery, and flatware (except precious) 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 332215 covers

This code covers makers of metal kitchen cookware, utensils, cutlery and flatware other than precious metal, such as pots and pans, kitchen knives, scissors and stainless steel flatware.

Included in this code

  • Pots, pans and bakeware
  • Kitchen knives and cutlery
  • Stainless and plated flatware
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Razors and razor blades
  • Scissors and shears

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Businesses that use 332215

Cookware makerCustom knife makerFlatware manufacturer

Financing for this trade

Cookware and cutlery makers use inventory financing and purchase order funding for retail orders, plus equipment loans for forming and grinding equipment. Lenders look at retailer concentration and inventory turns.

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Is 332215 the right code for a cookware or cutlery manufacturer?

Yes, if you make metal cookware, kitchen knives, utensils, razors or non precious flatware. Sterling and precious metal flatware belongs in 339910, and electric cooking appliances in 335210. Brands that import finished cookware and resell it should use a wholesale code instead.

What is the SBA size standard for 332215?

Under 13 CFR 121.201, a business classified under NAICS 332215 is small if it averages no more than 1,000 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 cookware and knife brands finance inventory?

Brands selling through retailers often use purchase order financing and inventory lines to produce large orders, then factor or borrow against receivables while waiting for payment. Direct to consumer brands frequently add revenue based financing. Equipment loans fund forging, grinding and finishing equipment.

What does NAICS 332215 cover?

Metal kitchen cookware, utensil, cutlery, and flatware (except precious) manufacturing. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 31-33 Manufacturing, 332 Fabricated metal product manufacturing, 3322 Cutlery and handtool manufacturing, 33221 Cutlery and handtool manufacturing.

What financing do NAICS 332215 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 332215?

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.