Nonferrous Metal (Except Aluminum) Smelting & Refining
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 331410 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) smelting ores into nonferrous metals and/or (2) the primary refining of nonferrous metals (except aluminum) by electrolytic methods or other processes.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Code 331410 covers establishments that smelt nonferrous metal ores or perform primary refining of nonferrous metals through electrolytic or other processes. The boundary separates this upstream conversion of raw materials from downstream processing; establishments that roll, draw, extrude, or alloy already-refined nonferrous metals are classified in either Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying or Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying, depending on the metal type.