Powered by LevrNAICS 332312: Fabricated structural metal manufacturing
NAICS 332312 is the industry code for fabricated structural metal manufacturing. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for manufacturing and start your application when you are ready.
What 332312 covers
This code covers businesses that fabricate structural steel for buildings and bridges, such as beams, columns, trusses and joists, and also make fabricated steel for towers and frameworks.
Included in this code
- Structural steel beams and columns
- Steel joists and trusses
- Bridge steel sections
- Fabricated reinforcing bar
- Steel towers and frameworks
Not this code
- Steel erection contractors: see 238120 Structural steel and precast concrete contractors
- Prefabricated metal buildings: see 332311 Prefabricated metal building and component manufacturing
- Plate work: see 332313 Plate work manufacturing
Businesses that use 332312
Financing for this trade
Steel fabricators finance CNC beam lines, plasma tables and cranes with equipment loans and use lines of credit or factoring for contractor receivables with retainage. Lenders look at backlog, bonding and project concentration.
Apply for funding with AIIs 332312 the right code for a structural steel fabricator?
Yes, if you fabricate structural steel components in a shop. If you mainly erect steel on site, use 238120, even if you do some fabrication. Shops making stairs, railings and decorative metal often fit 332323 better than 332312. Rebar fabricators and joist makers also use 332312.
What is the SBA size standard for 332312?
Under 13 CFR 121.201, a business classified under NAICS 332312 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.
What financing do structural steel fabricators use?
Fabricators typically finance beam lines, saws and plate processors with equipment loans and rely on a revolving line or factoring because general contractors pay slowly and hold retainage. Steel purchases for large jobs may need extra line capacity. Lenders review backlog, bonding and job costing.
What does NAICS 332312 cover?
Fabricated structural metal manufacturing. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 31-33 Manufacturing, 332 Fabricated metal product manufacturing, 3323 Architectural and structural metals manufacturing, 33231 Plate work and fabricated structural product manufacturing.
What financing do NAICS 332312 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 332312?
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.