NAICS Code 331523 – Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
Below will be a description of the types of establishments that are classified under NAICS code 331523, as well as the specific classification to which they belong. This code is part of a system that organizes industries into categories to facilitate the collection of economic data and understanding of the business sector.
Description NAICS Code 331523 – Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in introducing molten nonferrous metal, under high pressure, into molds or dies to make nonferrous metal die-castings. Establishments in this industry purchase nonferrous metals made in other establishments.
NAICS Code 331523 does not include the following references:
Pouring molten aluminum into molds to manufacture aluminum castings–are classified in U.S. Industry 331524, Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting);
Pouring molten nonferrous metal (except aluminum) into molds to manufacture nonferrous (except aluminum) castings–are classified in U.S. Industry 331529, Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting); and
Manufacturing nonferrous die-castings and further manufacturing them into finished products–are classified based on the specific finished product.
