Ammunition (Except Small Arms) Manufacturing
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 332993 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing ammunition (except small arms). Examples of products made by these establishments are bombs, depth charges, rockets (except guided missiles), grenades, mines, and torpedoes.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
NAICS 332993 covers ammunition manufacturing excluding small arms cartridges. The key distinction separates large ordnance and explosive devices such as bombs, grenades, mines, rockets, and torpedoes from small arms ammunition, which is classified in NAICS 332992. Establishments manufacturing small arms themselves or ordnance accessories are classified in NAICS 332994, while other fabricated metal products not specifically enumerated are classified in NAICS 332999.