Domestic appliances and parts thereof

CPC v2.1 Code: 448

About domestic appliances and parts thereof

cpc code 448 covers the manufacturing and distribution of domestic appliances and their components. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, providing essential household products that improve quality of life and enable modern living. Domestic appliances are a significant part of the consumer goods sector, with a wide range of products catering to various household needs.

Production process

The production of domestic appliances typically involves a combination of metalworking, plastics processing, and electrical/electronic assembly. Key steps include stamping, casting, and machining of metal components, injection molding of plastic parts, and the integration of motors, circuits, and control systems. Manufacturers often utilize automated processes and lean manufacturing principles to ensure efficiency and quality.

Production inputs

The domestic appliances industry relies on a variety of raw materials, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, rubber, and electronic components. Specialized machinery, such as stamping presses, injection molding machines, and assembly lines, are also essential inputs. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce capable of operating production equipment and performing quality control measures.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of cpc code 448 are a wide range of domestic appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, ovens, dishwashers, and small kitchen appliances. These products are then consumed by households, as well as by other industries, such as 472 Construction, 479 Retail trade services, and 503 Accommodation services.

Family tree for domestic appliances and parts thereof

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44'>44: Special-purpose machinery</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/448'>448: Domestic appliances and parts thereof</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/441'>441: Agricultural or forestry machinery and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/442'>442: Machine-tools and parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/443'>443: Machinery for metallurgy and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/444'>444: Machinery for mining, quarrying and construction, and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/445'>445: Machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing, and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/446'>446: Machinery for textile, apparel and leather production, and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/447'>447: Weapons and ammunition and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/449'>449: Other special-purpose machinery and parts thereof</a>"]

    C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4481'>4481: Domestic electric appliances; non-electric refrigerators and clothes drying machines</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4482'>4482: Domestic cooking and heating equipment, non-electric</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4483'>4483: Parts for the goods of classes 4481 and 4482 (except subclass 44814)</a>"]


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