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NAICS 332993: Ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing

NAICS 332993 is the industry code for ammunition (except small arms) 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 332993 covers

This code covers makers of ammunition larger than 30 mm, such as artillery shells, bombs, mines, torpedoes and grenades, and their components, mostly for defense customers.

Included in this code

  • Artillery ammunition
  • Bombs and mines
  • Grenades
  • Torpedoes
  • Fuzes and ammunition components

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Businesses that use 332993

Artillery shell producerFuze component makerDefense munitions contractor

Financing for this trade

Munitions makers rely on contract financing, progress payments and lines of credit secured by government receivables, plus equipment loans. Lenders look at defense contract backlog and security clearances.

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Is 332993 the right code for a large ammunition manufacturer?

Yes, if you make ammunition larger than 30 mm, bombs, mines, grenades or their components. Small arms ammunition belongs in 332992, and guided missiles in 336414. Contractors that only load explosives into casings for the government typically also use 332993. 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 332993?

Under 13 CFR 121.201, a business classified under NAICS 332993 is small if it averages no more than 1,500 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 defense munitions contractors finance work?

Defense contractors often use lines of credit secured by government receivables, sometimes with assignment of claims, plus progress payments built into contracts. Equipment loans finance machining and loading lines. Lenders look at contract backlog, past performance and compliance with security requirements. Having two years of tax returns, interim financials and an equipment list ready shortens the process.

What does NAICS 332993 cover?

Ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 31-33 Manufacturing, 332 Fabricated metal product manufacturing, 3329 Other fabricated metal product manufacturing, 33299 All other fabricated metal product manufacturing.

What financing do NAICS 332993 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 332993?

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.