Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wet-milling corn and vegetables; crushing oilseeds and tree nuts and extracting oils; or processing or blending purchased fats and oils.
Industry
31122 Starch and vegetable fat and oil manufacturing
Amidonnerie et fabrication de graisses et d'huiles végétales
Canadian industries
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Wet corn milling
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wet-milling corn and other vegetables.
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311224
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Oilseed processing
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in crushing oilseeds and tree nuts and extracting oils.
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Fat and oil refining and blending
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fats and oils by processing crude or partially refined o...
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Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Starch and vegetable fat and oil manufacturing |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Industry |
| Parent code | 3112 - Grain and oilseed milling |
| 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
- grinding flour and edible meal from grains and vegetables (See 31121 Flour milling and malt manufacturing)
- manufacturing butter (See 311515 Butter, cheese, and dry and condensed dairy product manufacturing (CAN))
- manufacturing ethyl alcohol by the wet-mill process (See 325190 Other basic organic chemical manufacturing (MEX))
- manufacturing lard (See 311617 Hog slaughtering (CAN))
- manufacturing table syrups from corn syrup, and starch-based dessert powders (See 311990 All other food manufacturing (CAN))
- processing marine fats and oils (See 311710 Seafood product preparation and packaging)
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 31122
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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31122
Packaging line coordinator
Use this page when the file covers labeling, filling, sealing, palletizing, and contract packing. It helps confirm whether 31122 Starch and vegetable fat and oil manufacturing is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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31122
Metal fabrication estimator
Use this page when the file covers custom metal jobs, fabrication quotes, welding loads, and shop planning. It helps confirm whether 31122 Starch and vegetable fat and oil manufacturing is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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31122
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 31122 Starch and vegetable fat and oil manufacturing is the closest NAICS Canada branch before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, procurement notes, or internal classification work.
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31122
Plastics extrusion supervisor
Use this page when the file covers extrusion runs, resin changeovers, tooling setups, and output scheduling. It helps confirm whether 31122 Starch and vegetable fat and oil manufacturing 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
- 31121Flour milling and malt manufacturing
- 31122Starch and vegetable fat and oil manufacturing
- 31123Breakfast cereal manufacturing
Commonly confused with
31121 — Flour milling and malt manufacturing
grinding flour and edible meal from grains and vegetables (See 31121 Flour milling and malt manufac...
311515 — Butter, cheese, and dry and condensed dairy product manufacturing
manufacturing butter (See 311515 Butter, cheese, and dry and condensed dairy product manufacturing...
325190 — Other basic organic chemical manufacturing
manufacturing ethyl alcohol by the wet-mill process (See 325190 Other basic organic chemical manufa...
311617 — Hog slaughtering
manufacturing lard (See 311617 Hog slaughtering (CAN))
311990 — All other food manufacturing
manufacturing table syrups from corn syrup, and starch-based dessert powders (See 311990 All other...
Source row
31122Starch and vegetable fat and oil 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 31122 cover?
Starch and vegetable fat and oil manufacturing: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wet-milling corn and vegetables; crushing oilseeds and tree nuts and extracting oils; or processing or blending purchased fats and oils.
Which level of the hierarchy is 31122?
It is a industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 31122?
It rolls up to 3112 Grain and oilseed milling.
Should I stop at 31122 or go lower?
3 lower-level item(s) sit under this branch: Wet corn milling, Oilseed processing, Fat and oil refining and blending.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 31122?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 31122?
Yes. 6 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 31122 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, Wet corn milling, Metal fabrication, Oilseed processing.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 31122?
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.