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NAICS 332323: Ornamental and architectural metal work manufacturing

NAICS 332323 is the industry code for ornamental and architectural metal work 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 332323 covers

This code covers businesses that fabricate ornamental and architectural metal work, such as stairs, railings, gates, fences, fire escapes, grating and decorative metal.

Included in this code

  • Metal stairs and railings
  • Ornamental gates and fences
  • Fire escapes and ladders
  • Metal grating and catwalks
  • Architectural metal panels and trim

Not this code

Businesses that use 332323

Miscellaneous metals fabricatorWrought iron shopStair and railing manufacturer

Financing for this trade

Ornamental fabricators finance welding, cutting and bending equipment with equipment loans and use lines of credit or factoring for contractor receivables. Lenders look at backlog and job costing.

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Is 332323 the right code for an ornamental and architectural metal fabricator?

Yes, if you fabricate stairs, railings, gates, grating or decorative metal. Structural beams and columns go in 332312. If your revenue is mostly fence installation rather than fabrication, a contractor code such as 238990 fits better than 332323. Shops that both fabricate and install usually pick the larger revenue side.

What is the SBA size standard for 332323?

Under 13 CFR 121.201, a business classified under NAICS 332323 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 miscellaneous metals shops finance jobs?

These shops often take deposits on residential work and rely on a revolving line or factoring for commercial jobs with retainage. Plasma tables, iron workers and bending equipment are financed with equipment loans. Lenders look at backlog, job costing accuracy and contractor payment history.

What does NAICS 332323 cover?

Ornamental and architectural 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 332323 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 332323?

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.