NAICS 332322: Sheet metal work manufacturing
NAICS 332322 is the industry code for sheet metal work manufacturing. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for manufacturing and start your application when you are ready.
What 332322 covers
This code covers shops that fabricate sheet metal products such as ductwork, enclosures, cabinets, flashing, gutters and custom sheet metal parts using lasers, punches and press brakes.
Included in this code
- HVAC ductwork fabrication
- Custom sheet metal enclosures
- Metal flashing and gutters
- Laser cut and formed sheet metal parts
- Sheet metal awnings and canopies
Not this code
- HVAC contractors installing duct: see 238220 Plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors
- Metal stamping: see 332119 Metal crown, closure, and other metal stamping (except automotive)
- Roofing and siding contractors: see 238160 Roofing contractors
Businesses that use 332322
Financing for this trade
Sheet metal shops finance fiber lasers, turret punches and press brakes with equipment loans and keep a line of credit for material and receivables. Lenders look at customer mix, backlog and equipment utilization.
Apply for funding with AIIs 332322 the right code for a sheet metal fabrication shop?
Yes, if you fabricate sheet metal parts, enclosures or ductwork in a shop. If you mainly install ductwork as part of HVAC jobs, 238220 fits better. High volume press stamping belongs in 332119, while machining from solid metal belongs in 332710. Lenders check that the code on your application matches your tax return, so settle on one and keep it consistent.
What is the SBA size standard for 332322?
Under 13 CFR 121.201, a business classified under NAICS 332322 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 sheet metal shops use?
Sheet metal shops lean on equipment loans for fiber lasers, punch presses and brakes, which often fund in days with the machine as collateral. A revolving line covers steel and aluminum stock and receivables. SBA 7(a) loans are popular for buying an established shop from a retiring owner.
What does NAICS 332322 cover?
Sheet metal work manufacturing. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 31-33 Manufacturing, 332 Fabricated metal product manufacturing, 3323 Architectural and structural metals manufacturing, 33232 Ornamental and architectural metal products manufacturing.
What financing do NAICS 332322 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 332322?
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.