Manufacture of communication equipment

NACE v2.0 Code: C26.30

About manufacture of communication equipment

NACE code 26.30 covers the manufacture of communication equipment, a critical industry that enables the exchange of information and data across vast distances. This sector plays a pivotal role in the modern, interconnected global economy, facilitating seamless communication and data transfer for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. The products of this industry are essential components of telecommunications networks, information technology systems, and a wide range of electronic devices that have become ubiquitous in our daily lives.

Production process

The manufacture of communication equipment involves a complex series of processes, from the assembly of electronic components to the integration of software and firmware. Key production techniques include printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication, surface-mount technology (SMT) for component placement, and automated testing and quality control measures to ensure the reliability and performance of the final products.

Production inputs

The manufacture of communication equipment relies on a variety of raw materials and resources, including semiconductors, integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, and other electronic components. Specialized machinery, such as pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, and testing equipment, are also essential inputs for this industry. Additionally, the industry requires a highly skilled workforce with expertise in electrical engineering, software development, and production management.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the communication equipment manufacturing industry are a diverse range of products, including telephones, smartphones, routers, switches, modems, and various types of network equipment. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of other industries, such as 61.10 Wired telecommunications activities, 61.20 Wireless telecommunications activities, and 62.01 Computer programming activities, which integrate these communication devices into their own products and services.

Revisions to 26.30

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 26.30. The most recent 3 versions of this code (26.30) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 26.30 ( NACE v2.0).

Related Tariff Codes (HS / Harmonized System)

These HS codes are related to this econ code: (26.30).

HS code HS year HS title
853110HS v2017Signalling apparatus; electric, sound or visual, burglar or fire alarms and similar, other than those of heading no. 8512 or 8530
851190HS v2017Ignition or starting equipment; parts of the equipment of heading no. 8511, for use in spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines
851290HS v2017Lighting or signalling equipment; electrical, (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; parts, of those kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles
853090HS v2017Signalling apparatus; parts of safety, traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, airfields, parking facilities, port instalments (excluding those of heading no. 8608)
853190HS v2017Signalling apparatus; parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531
854390HS v2017Electrical machines and apparatus; parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543
854890HS v2017Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus; n.e.c. in chapter 85
852560HS v2017Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating reception apparatus
852550HS v2017Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, not incorporating reception apparatus
852580HS v2017Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
851711HS v2017Line telephone sets with cordless handsets
851712HS v2017Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
851718HS v2017Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1
851761HS v2017Base stations
851762HS v2017Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations); machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
851769HS v2017Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations); machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6
851770HS v2017Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network; parts
852910HS v2017Reception and transmission apparatus; aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewith
852990HS v2017Reception and transmission apparatus; for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors
962000HS v2017Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (26.30).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
2630ISIC v4.0Manufacture of communication equipment

Related CPC Codes

These CPC codes are related to this econ code: (26.30).

CPC code CPC Version CPC title
46921CPC v2.1Burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus
46960CPC v2.1Parts for the goods of subclasses 46910, 46921 and 46929; electrical parts n.e.c. of machinery or apparatus
47211CPC v2.1Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus
47212CPC v2.1Transmission apparatus not incorporating reception apparatus
47213CPC v2.1Television cameras
47221CPC v2.1Line telephone sets with cordless handsets
47222CPC v2.1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
47223CPC v2.1Other telephone sets and apparatus for transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network)
47401CPC v2.1Parts for the goods of subclasses 47221 to 47223
47403CPC v2.1Parts for the goods of subclasses 47211 to 47213, 47311 to 47315 and 48220
88743CPC v2.1Communication equipment manufacturing services

Family tree for manufacture of communication equipment

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/26'>26: Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/26/3'>26.3: Manufacture of communication equipment</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/26/30'>26.30: Manufacture of communication equipment</a>"]

    
    

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