### Question
How is the term small manufacturer defined?


### Answer
The term **small manufacturer** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 696* as the following:

> a small business concern—


(i) the primary business of which is classified in sector 31, 32, or 33 of the North American Industrial Classification System

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 696*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14B-SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER V-LOANS TO STATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES**

