Domestic electric appliances; non-electric refrigerators and clothes drying machines

CPC v2.1 Code: 4481

About domestic electric appliances; non-electric refrigerators and clothes drying machines

cpc code 4481 encompasses the production and distribution of domestic electric appliances, as well as non-electric refrigerators and clothes drying machines. This industry plays a vital role in providing essential household goods and supporting the broader consumer electronics and home appliance sectors. As consumer demand for convenient, energy-efficient, and technologically advanced home appliances continues to grow, the 4481 industry remains a key contributor to the overall economy.

Production process

The manufacturing of products under cpc code 4481 typically involves a combination of automated assembly lines and specialized production techniques. Electric appliances are assembled from various electronic components, motors, and housings, often utilizing robotic and computer-controlled processes to ensure precision and efficiency. Non-electric refrigerators and clothes drying machines are produced through a mix of metalworking, insulation, and mechanical engineering methods to create the necessary structures, cooling systems, and drying mechanisms.

Production inputs

The 4481 industry relies on a range of raw materials and resources, including metals, plastics, electronic parts, compressors, and other specialized components. Manufacturers also require access to advanced machinery, such as injection molding equipment, welding tools, and testing facilities. Additionally, the industry depends on a skilled workforce capable of operating complex production equipment and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 4481 industry are domestic electric appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers, as well as non-electric refrigerators and clothes drying machines. These products are then consumed by households and businesses, often serving as inputs for other related industries, such as 4471 Furniture; other transportable goods n.e.c. and 4472 Electrical machinery and apparatus. The widespread use of these appliances in homes and commercial settings underscores the industry's importance in meeting the daily needs of consumers.

Family tree for domestic electric appliances; non-electric refrigerators and clothes drying machines

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    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>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4481'>4481: Domestic electric appliances; non-electric refrigerators and clothes drying machines</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4482'>4482: Domestic cooking and heating equipment, non-electric</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4483'>4483: Parts for the goods of classes 4481 and 4482 (except subclass 44814)</a>"]

    D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44811'>44811: Refrigerators and freezers, household type, electric or non-electric</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44812'>44812: Dishwashing machines and clothes or linen washing or drying machines, household type, electric or non-electric</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44813'>44813: Electric blankets</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44814'>44814: Household sewing machines</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44815'>44815: Fans and ventilating or recycling hoods of the domestic type</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44816'>44816: Other small electric domestic appliances (including vacuum cleaners, kitchen waste disposers, food mixers, shavers, hair dryers, smoothing irons, coffee makers and toasters)</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44817'>44817: Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters</a>"]
D --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44818'>44818: Electric heating resistors, except of carbon</a>"]


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