NAICS 32721
What is the NAICS code 32721?
The NAICS code 32721 is applied to those industries related to Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing glass and/or glass products. Establishments in this industry may manufacture glass and/or glass products by melting silica sand or cullet, or from purchased glass.
Therefore, all companies engaged in any industrial activity related to this type of business are grouped under category 32721 in the North American Industry Classification System.
This industrial activity of NAICS code is structured as follows:
- 32 - Manufacturing
- 327 - Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
- 3272 - Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing
- 32721 - Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing
Characteristics of the North American Industry Classification System code 32721
NAFTA
This NAICS code is used in the trilateral agreement of the three members of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Related codes
The NAICS industry 32721 has the following cross-references:
- Grinding ophthalmic (i.e., eyeglass) lenses for the trade are classified in Industry 33911, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing.
- Manufacturing fiber optic cable from purchased fiber optic strand are classified in Industry 33592, Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing.
- Manufacturing glass wool (i.e., fiberglass) insulation products are classified in Industry 32799, All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing.
- Manufacturing optical lenses (except ophthalmic), such as magnifying, photographic, and projection lenses are classified in Industry 33331, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing.
Related activities
Below are some of the most common types of activities in the Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing industry (NAICS Code 32721).
- Flat glass (e.g., float, plate) manufacturing
- Glass, plate, made in glass making plants
- Insulating glass, sealed units, made in glass making plants
- Laminated glass made in glass making plants
- Stained glass and stained glass products made in glass making plants
