Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing pulp from any material, using chemical methods. Kraft pulp is chemical pulp obtained from the sulphate or soda processes.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Chemical pulp mills |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 32211 - Pulp mills |
| International correspondence | C1701* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Inclusions
- processing waste paper into pulp
Exclusions
- manufacturing pulp and making newsprint (See 322122 Newsprint mills (US))
- manufacturing pulp and making paper, except newsprint (See 322121 Paper (except newsprint) mills (US))
- manufacturing pulp and making paperboard (See 322130 Paperboard mills (US))
Examples
- de-inking recovered paper
- pulp mills, chemical (except those making paper or paperboard)
- recycling paper (i.e., making pulp from waste and scrap paper)
- chemical wood pulp, manufacturing
- de-inking plants
- de-inking recovered paper
- processing waste paper into pulp
- pulp mills, chemical (except those making paper or paperboard)
- pulp, chemical, manufacturing
- pulp, kraft, manufacturing
- pulp, made from rags or cotton linters
- recycling paper (i.e., making pulp from waste and scrap paper)
- wood pulp, sulphate and soda, manufacturing
- wood pulp, sulphite, manufacturing
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
de-inking recovered paperpulp mills, chemical (except those making paper or paperboard)recycling paper (i.e., making pulp from waste and scrap paper)chemical wood pulp, manufacturingde-inking plants
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: C1701*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 322112
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
322112
Chemical pulp mills
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 322112 Chemical pulp mills. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
322112
de-inking recovered paper
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as de-inking recovered paper. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 322112 Chemical pulp mills to a business file.
03
322112
pulp mills, chemical (except those making paper or paperboard)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as pulp mills, chemical (except those making paper or paperboard). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 322112 Chemical pulp mills to a business file.
04
322112
recycling paper (i.e., making pulp from waste and scrap paper)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as recycling paper (i.e., making pulp from waste and scrap paper). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 322112 Chemical pulp mills to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 322111Mechanical pulp mills
- 322112Chemical pulp mills
Commonly confused with
322122 — Newsprint mills
manufacturing pulp and making newsprint (See 322122 Newsprint mills (US))
322121 — Paper (except newsprint) mills
manufacturing pulp and making paper, except newsprint (See 322121 Paper (except newsprint) mills (U...
322130 — Paperboard mills
manufacturing pulp and making paperboard (See 322130 Paperboard mills (US))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
C1701*Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard
Approximate correspondence
Chemical pulp, manufacturing
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
322112Chemical pulp mills
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 322112 cover?
Chemical pulp mills: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing pulp from any material, using chemical methods. Kraft pulp is chemical pulp obtained from the sulphate or soda processes.
Which level of the hierarchy is 322112?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 322112?
It rolls up to 32211 Pulp mills.
Should I stop at 322112 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 322112?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 322112?
Yes. 3 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 322112 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 14 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Wood products, Consumer goods, Food processing, Metal fabrication.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 322112?
Yes. The page shows C1701* Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.