Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing paper, other than paperboard. Establishments that manufacture paper in combination with pulp manufacture or paper converting, are included.
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Paper (except newsprint) mills
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing paper, other than newsprint and paperboard.
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Newsprint mills
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing newsprint.
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Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Paper mills |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Industry |
| Parent code | 3221 - Pulp, paper and paperboard mills |
| International correspondence | ISIC Rev. 4; harmonized with US and Mexico NAICS at higher levels. |
| 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
- converting purchased paper and paperboard into paper bags and coated and treated paper products (See 322220 Paper bag and coated and treated paper manufacturing)
- converting purchased paper and paperboard into paper products other than paperboard containers, paper bags and coated and treated paper products (See 32229 Other converted paper product manufacturing)
- converting purchased paper into paperboard containers (See 32221 Paperboard container manufacturing)
- manufacturing pulp, but not making any paper or paperboard (See 32211 Pulp mills)
Classification Confidence Score
3 of 5 factors passing
6/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — No international correspondence found
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 4 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — Not applicable for hub levels
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 32212
Professions specific to this sector are linked to this part of the Canadian classifier so the page speaks to real work teams.
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32212
Packaging line coordinator
Use this page when the file covers labeling, filling, sealing, palletizing, and contract packing. It helps confirm whether 32212 Paper mills is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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32212
Metal fabrication estimator
Use this page when the file covers custom metal jobs, fabrication quotes, welding loads, and shop planning. It helps confirm whether 32212 Paper mills is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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32212
Food plant production manager
Use this page when the file covers food processing lines, packaging shifts, quality holds, and plant throughput. It helps confirm whether 32212 Paper mills is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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32212
Plastics extrusion supervisor
Use this page when the file covers extrusion runs, resin changeovers, tooling setups, and output scheduling. It helps confirm whether 32212 Paper mills is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 32211Pulp mills
- 32212Paper mills
- 32213Paperboard mills
Commonly confused with
322220 — Paper bag and coated and treated paper manufacturing
converting purchased paper and paperboard into paper bags and coated and treated paper products (Se...
32229 — Other converted paper product manufacturing
converting purchased paper and paperboard into paper products other than paperboard containers, pap...
32221 — Paperboard container manufacturing
converting purchased paper into paperboard containers (See 32221 Paperboard container manufacturing)
32211 — Pulp mills
manufacturing pulp, but not making any paper or paperboard (See 32211 Pulp mills)
Source row
32212Paper 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 32212 cover?
Paper mills: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing paper, other than paperboard. Establishments that manufacture paper in combination with pulp manufacture or paper converting, are included.
Which level of the hierarchy is 32212?
It is a industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 32212?
It rolls up to 3221 Pulp, paper and paperboard mills.
Should I stop at 32212 or go lower?
2 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Paper (except newsprint) mills, Newsprint mills.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 32212?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 32212?
Yes. 4 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 32212 include illustrative examples?
No example rows are attached on this page in the local elements file.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Wood products, Consumer goods, Food processing, Newsprint mills.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 32212?
No ISIC correspondence row is attached to this page.
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.