Stamps, cheque forms, banknotes, stock certificates, brochures and leaflets, advertising material and other printed matter

CPC v2.1 Code: 326

About stamps, cheque forms, banknotes, stock certificates, brochures and leaflets, advertising material and other printed matter

cpc code 326 encompasses a diverse range of printed materials that are essential for various industries and commercial activities. This code covers the production of stamps, cheque forms, banknotes, stock certificates, brochures, leaflets, advertising materials, and other printed matter. These items play a crucial role in financial transactions, legal documentation, marketing, and information dissemination, making them a vital component of the broader economy.

Production process

The production of items under cpc code 326 typically involves a combination of traditional printing techniques and modern digital technologies. Offset printing, lithography, and intaglio printing are commonly used for high-quality, large-scale production of items such as banknotes, stock certificates, and brochures. Digital printing, on the other hand, is often employed for smaller runs of leaflets, advertising materials, and customized printed matter.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of items under cpc code 326 include various types of paper, inks, and printing equipment. High-quality, specialized papers are used for items like banknotes and stock certificates, while more standard paper grades are used for brochures, leaflets, and advertising materials. Specialized inks, such as those with security features, are also essential for certain products. Printing presses, digital printers, and other related machinery are the key equipment used in this industry.

Production outputs

The outputs of cpc code 326 are primarily consumed by other industries and sectors. Stamps, cheque forms, and banknotes are essential for the 711 Financial and insurance activities sector. Stock certificates are used in the 66 Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities industry. Brochures, leaflets, and advertising materials are consumed by the 73 Advertising and market research sector, as well as various other industries for marketing and information dissemination purposes.

Family tree for stamps, cheque forms, banknotes, stock certificates, brochures and leaflets, advertising material and other printed matter

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/32'>32: Pulp, paper and paper products; printed matter and related articles</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/326'>326: Stamps, cheque forms, banknotes, stock certificates, brochures and leaflets, advertising material and other printed matter</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/321'>321: Pulp, paper and paperboard</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/322'>322: Books, in print</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/323'>323: Newspapers and periodicals, daily, in print</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/324'>324: Newspapers and periodicals, other than daily, in print</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/325'>325: Printed maps; music, printed or in manuscript; postcards, greeting cards, pictures and plans</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/327'>327: Registers, account books, notebooks, letter pads, diaries and similar articles, blotting-pads, binders, file covers, forms and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/328'>328: Composed type, prepared printing plates or cylinders, impressed lithographic stones or other impressed media for use in printing</a>"]

    C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3261'>3261: Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3262'>3262: Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3263'>3263: Transfers (decalcomanias) and printed calendars</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3269'>3269: Other printed matter</a>"]


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class C level3
class D level3
class E level3
class F level3
class G level3
class H level3
class I level3
class J level3
class K level4
class L level4
class M level4
class N level4

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