# NAICS 331492: Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)

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This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) alloying purchased nonferrous metals and/or (2) recovering nonferrous metals from scrap. Establishments in this industry make primary forms (e.g., bar, billet, bloom, cake, ingot, slab, slug, wire) using smelting or refining processes.

- NAICS code: 331492
- Title: Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
- Sector: 31-33 Manufacturing
- Subsector: 331 Primary Metal Manufacturing
- Industry group: 3314 Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing
- NAICS industry: 33149 Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying
- SBA size standard: 850 employees
- Open bids on BidRover: 0

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is NAICS code 331492?

NAICS 331492 is "Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)" in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System, in sector 31-33 (Manufacturing). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) alloying purchased nonferrous metals and/or (2) recovering nonferrous metals from scrap. Establishments in this industry make primary forms (e.g., bar, billet, bloom, cake, ingot, slab, slug, wire) using smelting or refining processes.

### What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 331492?

A business is small under NAICS 331492 at or below 850 employees, including affiliates (13 CFR 121.201). Confirm the standard named in each solicitation.

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Code titles and definitions: U.S. Census Bureau, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 2022 (https://www.census.gov/naics/). Size standards: U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Size Standards, 13 CFR 121.201, eCFR text current as of 2026-10-21 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-121.201).

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