31171M Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) industries:

1. 311711 Seafood Canning and
2. 311712 Fresh and Frozen Seafood Processing.

311711 Seafood Canning

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following manufacturing activities:

1. canning seafood (including soup) and marine fats and oils and/or
2. smoking, salting, and drying seafood.

Establishments known as "floating factory ships" that are engaged in the gathering and processing of seafood into canned seafood products are also included in this industry.

311712 Fresh and Frozen Seafood Processing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following manufacturing activities:

1. eviscerating fresh fish by removing heads, fins, scales, bones, and entrails;
2. shucking and packing fresh shellfish;
3. frozen seafood; and
4. processing fresh and frozen marine fats and oils.