Next, we will proceed to describe the types of establishments referred to by NAICS code 311352, as well as their specific classification. This code is essential to better understand the industry to which it belongs and its connection with the different economic sectors.
Description NAICS Code 311352 – Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing chocolate confectioneries from chocolate produced elsewhere. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in retailing chocolate confectionery products not for immediate consumption made on the premises from chocolate made elsewhere.
NAICS code 311352 includes:
- Baking chocolate made from purchased chocolate
- Candy stores, chocolate, candy made on premises not for immediate consumption
- Chocolate (coating, instant, liquor, syrups) made from purchased chocolate
- Chocolate coatings and syrups made from purchased chocolate
- Chocolate covered candy bars made from purchased chocolate
- Chocolate covered granola bars made from purchased chocolate
- Cocoa, powdered drink, prepared, made from purchased chocolate
- Cocoa, powdered, made from purchased chocolate
- Cocoa, powdered, mixed with other ingredients, made from purchased chocolate
- Drink powdered mixes, cocoa, made from purchased cocoa
- Fudge, chocolate, made from purchased chocolate
- Granola bars and clusters, chocolate, made from purchased chocolate
- Liquor, chocolate, made from purchased chocolate
- Nuts, chocolate covered, made from purchased chocolate
- Syrup, chocolate, made from purchased chocolate
NAICS Code 311352 does not include the following references:
- Manufacturing chocolate confectioneries from cacao beans–are classified in U.S. Industry 311351, Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans;
- Manufacturing, not for immediate consumption, nonchocolate confectioneries–are classified in Industry 311340, Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing;
- Retailing confectioneries not for immediate consumption made elsewhere–are classified in U.S. Industry 445292, Confectionery and Nut Retailers; and
- Preparing and selling confectioneries for immediate consumption–are classified in U.S. Industry 722515, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars.
