31-33 Manufacturing

326211 Tire Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing tires and inner tubes from natural and synthetic rubber.

Establishments primarily engaged in retreading or rebuilding tires are classified in U.S. Industry 326212, Tire Retreading.

326212 Tire Retreading

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retreading or rebuilding tires.

Repairing tires, such as plugging are classified in U.S. Industry 811198, All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance;

Retailing tires are classified in Industry 441320, Tire Dealers.

Manufacturing tires and inner tubes from natural and synthetic rubber are classified in U.S. Industry 326211, Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading).

326220 Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing rubber hose and/or plastics (reinforced) hose and belting from natural and synthetic rubber and/or plastics resins. Establishments manufacturing garden hoses from purchased hose are included in this industry.

Manufacturing rubber tubing are classified in U.S. Industry 326299, All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing;

Manufacturing plastics tubing are classified in U.S. Industry 326121, Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing;

Manufacturing extruded, lathe-cut, or molded rubber goods (except tubing) for mechanical applications are classified in U.S. Industry 326291, Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use.

Manufacturing fluid power hose assemblies are classified in U.S. Industry 332912, Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing.

326291 Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing rubber goods (except tubing) for mechanical applications, using the processes of molding, extruding or lathe-cutting. Products of this industry are generally parts for motor vehicles, machinery, and equipment.

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing rubber tubing from natural and synthetic rubber or in manufacturing rubber products for mechanical applications using processes other than molding, extruding or lathe-cutting are classified in U.S. Industry 326299, All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing.

326299 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing rubber products (except tires; hoses and belting; and molded, extruded, and lathe-cut rubber goods for mechanical applications (except rubber tubing)) from natural and synthetic rubber. Establishments manufacturing rubber tubing made from natural and synthetic rubber, regardless of process used, are included in this industry.

Illustrative Examples:

Birth control devices (i.e., diaphragms, prophylactics) manufacturing
Latex foam rubber manufacturing
Reclaiming rubber from waste and scrap
Rubber balloons manufacturing
Rubber bands manufacturing
Rubber floor mats (e.g., door, bath) manufacturing
Rubber hair care products (e.g., combs, curlers) manufacturing
Rubber tubing manufacturing

Manufacturing tires and inner tubes and rebuilding tires are classified in Industry 32621, Tire Manufacturing;

Manufacturing rubber hoses and belting are classified in Industry 326220, Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing;

Manufacturing heavy-duty inflatable rubber boats are classified in U.S. Industry 336612, Boat Building;

Molding, extruding, and lathe-cutting rubber to manufacture rubber goods (except tubing) for mechanical applications are classified in U.S. Industry 326291, Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use;

Rubberizing fabrics are classified in Industry 313320, Fabric Coating Mills;

Manufacturing rubber gasket, packing, and sealing devices are classified in U.S. Industry 339991, Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing;

Manufacturing rubber toys are classified in Industry 339930, Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing;

Manufacturing rubber gloves are classified in U.S. Industry 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing.

Manufacturing rubber clothing accessories (e.g., bathing caps) are classified in Industry 315990, Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing.