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NAICS 332996: Fabricated pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing

NAICS 332996 is the industry code for fabricated pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for manufacturing and start your application when you are ready.

What 332996 covers

This code covers businesses that fabricate pipe and pipe fittings from purchased pipe, such as cutting, threading, bending and welding pipe into spools and assemblies.

Included in this code

  • Pipe spool fabrication
  • Bent and coiled pipe
  • Welded pipe assemblies
  • Pipe fittings made from purchased pipe

Businesses that use 332996

Pipe spool fabricatorPipe bending shopProcess piping fabricator

Financing for this trade

Pipe fabricators finance welding, bending and cutting equipment with equipment loans and use lines of credit or factoring for contractor receivables. Lenders look at energy and industrial project backlog.

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Is 332996 the right code for a fabricated pipe and fitting manufacturer?

Yes, if you fabricate pipe spools, bends or assemblies from purchased pipe in a shop. Making the pipe itself belongs in 331210. Contractors installing piping on site belong in 238220, even if they prefabricate some spools in their own shop. Pick the code that matches the work bringing in most of your revenue, since lenders compare it to your tax return.

What is the SBA size standard for 332996?

Under 13 CFR 121.201, a business classified under NAICS 332996 is small if it averages no more than 550 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 pipe fabrication shops finance projects?

Pipe shops often need cash to buy pipe and fittings before billing, so a revolving line or invoice factoring is common, especially with energy and industrial contractors who pay slowly. Welding positioners, bending machines and saws are financed with equipment loans. Lenders look at backlog and certifications.

What does NAICS 332996 cover?

Fabricated pipe and pipe fitting 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 332996 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 332996?

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.