Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing metal cans, lids, and ends.
Canadian industry
332431 Metal can manufacturing
Fabrication de canettes
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Metal can manufacturing |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 33243 - Metal can, box and other metal container (light gauge) manufacturing |
| International correspondence | C2599* |
| 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. |
Exclusions
- manufacturing metal shipping containers (See 332439 Other metal container manufacturing (US))
Examples
- aerosol cans, manufacturing
- can lids and ends, metal, manufacturing
- cans, metal (e.g., food, beverage), manufacturing
- aerosol cans, manufacturing
- aluminum cans, manufacturing
- beer cans, manufacturing
- can lids and ends, metal, manufacturing
- cans, metal (e.g., food, beverage), manufacturing
- paint cans, metal, manufacturing
- soft drink cans, metal, manufacturing
- soup cans, manufacturing
- steel cans, manufacturing
- tin plate cans, manufacturing
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
aerosol cans, manufacturingcan lids and ends, metal, manufacturingcans, metal (e.g., food, beverage), manufacturingaluminum cans, manufacturingbeer cans, manufacturing
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: C2599*
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 332431
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
332431
Metal can manufacturing
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 332431 Metal can manufacturing. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
332431
aerosol cans, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as aerosol cans, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 332431 Metal can manufacturing to a business file.
03
332431
can lids and ends, metal, manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as can lids and ends, metal, manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 332431 Metal can manufacturing to a business file.
04
332431
cans, metal (e.g., food, beverage), manufacturing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as cans, metal (e.g., food, beverage), manufacturing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 332431 Metal can manufacturing 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
- 332431Metal can manufacturing
- 332439Other metal container manufacturing
Commonly confused with
332439 — Other metal container manufacturing
manufacturing metal shipping containers (See 332439 Other metal container manufacturing (US))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
C2599*Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.
Approximate correspondence
Metal can, manufacturing
US NAICS reference332431 - Metal Can Manufacturing
Source row
332431Metal can manufacturing
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 332431 cover?
Metal can manufacturing: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing metal cans, lids, and ends.
Which level of the hierarchy is 332431?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 332431?
It rolls up to 33243 Metal can, box and other metal container (light gauge) manufacturing.
Should I stop at 332431 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 332431?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 332431?
Yes. 1 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 332431 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 13 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 332431?
Yes. The page shows C2599* Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c..
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Metal Can Manufacturing.
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.