21232 Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying
This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site and/or mining, quarrying, dredging for sand and gravel, or mining clay (e.g., china clay, paper clay and slip clay) or ceramic and refractory minerals and (2) preparation plants primarily engaged in beneficiating (e.g., washing, screening, and grinding) sand and gravel, clay, and ceramic and refractory minerals. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Where 21232 sits in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy
- >21 Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
- >>212 Mining (except Oil and Gas)
- >>>2123 Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
- >>>>21232 Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying
- >>>>21232 Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying
Subcategories of 21232 Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying
- 212321Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) operating commercial grade (i.e., construction) sand and gravel pits; (2) dredging for commercial grade sand and gravel; and (3) washing, screening, or otherwise preparing commercial grade sand and gravel. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 212322Industrial Sand Mining
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) operating industrial grade sand pits; (2) dredging for industrial grade sand; and (3) washing, screening, or otherwise preparing industrial grade sand. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 212323Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining
This U.S. industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site and/or mining clay (e.g., china clay, paper clay and slip clay) or ceramic and refractory minerals and (2) establishments primarily engaged in beneficiating (i.e., preparing) clay or ceramic and refractory minerals. Illustrative Examples: Bentonite mining and/or beneficiating Fuller's earth mining and/or beneficiating Common clay mining and/or beneficiating Kaolin mining and/or beneficiating Feldspar mining and/or beneficiating Ball clay mining and/or beneficiating Fire clay mining and/or beneficiating Shale (except oil shale) mining and/or beneficiating Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Other NAICS 2022 codes under 21232 Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 21232?
- NAICS 2022 21232 is "Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying". This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in developing the mine site and/or mining, quarrying, dredging for sand and gravel, or mining clay (e.g., china clay, paper clay and slip clay) or ceramic and refractory minerals and (2) preparation plants primarily engaged in beneficiating (e.g., washing, screening, and grinding) sand and gravel, clay, and ceramic and refractory minerals. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- What does NAICS 2022 21232 include?
- 21232 Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying contains 3 direct subcategories: 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining; 212322 Industrial Sand Mining; 212323 Kaolin, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining.
- What is the parent category of 21232?
- 21232 Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying sits under 21232 Sand, Gravel, Clay, and Ceramic and Refractory Minerals Mining and Quarrying in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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