Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment

NACE v2.0 Code: C26.70

About manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment

NACE code 26.70 covers the manufacture of a wide range of optical instruments and photographic equipment. This industry plays a crucial role in supporting various sectors, from scientific research and medical diagnostics to consumer electronics and the creative arts. As technological advancements continue to drive innovation, the demand for high-quality optical and photographic products remains strong, making this industry an important contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment typically involves a multi-step process. This includes the precision engineering of optical components, such as lenses and mirrors, as well as the assembly of complex electro-optical systems. Advanced manufacturing techniques, including computer-controlled machining and automated assembly lines, are often employed to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include a range of specialized raw materials, such as high-quality glass, optical coatings, and precision mechanical components. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced manufacturing equipment, including computer numerical control (CNC) machines, optical polishing tools, and clean-room facilities to ensure the production of sensitive optical components. Skilled technicians and engineers are also a critical input, responsible for the design, development, and assembly of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of NACE code 26.70 include a diverse range of optical instruments and photographic equipment, such as cameras, telescopes, microscopes, binoculars, and medical imaging devices. These products are often consumed by other industries, including 26.60 Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment, 72.11 Research and experimental development on biotechnology, and 90.03 Artistic creation.

Revisions to 26.70

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 26.70. The most recent 2 versions of this code (26.70) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 26.70 ( NACE v2.0).

Related Tariff Codes (HS / Harmonized System)

These HS codes are related to this econ code: (26.70).

HS code HS year HS title
852580HS v2017Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders
900110HS v2017Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables; excluding those of heading no. 8544
900120HS v2017Optical elements; polarising material, sheets and plates thereof
900130HS v2017Lenses, contact; unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked
900140HS v2017Lenses, spectacle; unmounted, of glass, excluding elements of glass not optically worked
900150HS v2017Lenses, spectacle; unmounted, of materials other than glass
900190HS v2017Optical elements; lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)
900219HS v2017Lenses; objective, (other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers), mounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)
900220HS v2017Filters; mounted as parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)
900290HS v2017Optical elements; n.e.c. in heading no. 9002 (e.g. prisms and mirrors), mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)
900510HS v2017Binoculars
900580HS v2017Monoculars; other optical telescopes and astronomical instruments, excluding instruments for radio-astronomy
901110HS v2017Microscopes, compound optical; stereoscopic microscopes
901120HS v2017Microscopes, compound optical; for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection
901180HS v2017Microscopes, compound optical; (other than stereoscopic and microscopes for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection)
901310HS v2017Optical appliances and instruments; telescopic sights for fitting to arms; periscopes; telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter
901320HS v2017Lasers; other than laser diodes
901380HS v2017Optical devices, appliances and instruments; n.e.c. in heading no. 9013 (including liquid crystal devices)
900211HS v2017Lenses; objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked)
900630HS v2017Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); specially designed for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological use
900640HS v2017Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); instant print cameras
900651HS v2017Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); with a through-the-lens viewfinder, single lens reflex (SLR), for a roll film of a width not exceeding 35mm
900652HS v2017Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); of a kind (not SLR) for roll film of a width less than 35mm
900653HS v2017Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); of a kind (not SLR) for roll film of a width of 35mm
900659HS v2017Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); n.e.c. in heading no 9006
900710HS v2017Cameras, cinematographic; whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatus
900720HS v2017Projectors, cinematographic; whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus
900661HS v2017Photographic flashlight apparatus; discharge lamp (electronic)
900669HS v2017Photographic flashlight apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9006
900850HS v2017Image projectors, photographic enlargers and reducers, excluding cinematographic
901010HS v2017Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment; for automatically developing photographic (including cinematographic) film or paper in rolls or for automatically exposing developed film to rolls of paper
901050HS v2017Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment; n.e.c. in item no. 9010.10, for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories; negatoscopes
901060HS v2017Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic); projection screens
900590HS v2017Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, astronomical instruments (excluding those of radio-astronomy); parts and accessories (including mountings)
901190HS v2017Microscopes, compound optical; parts and accessories (including those for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection)
962000HS v2017Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles
900691HS v2017Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); parts and accessories
900699HS v2017Photographic flashlight apparatus; parts and accessories, for other than cameras
900791HS v2017Cameras, cinematographic; parts and accessories, whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatus
900792HS v2017Projectors, cinematographic; parts and accessories, whether or not incorporating sound reproducing apparatus
900890HS v2017Photographic (other than cinematographic) image projectors, enlargers, and reducers; parts and accessories
901090HS v2017Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic); parts and accessories
962000HS v2017Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles
901390HS v2017Optical appliances and instruments; parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9013

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (26.70).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
2670ISIC v4.0Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment

Related CPC Codes

These CPC codes are related to this econ code: (26.70).

CPC code CPC Version CPC title
47215CPC v2.1Digital cameras
48311CPC v2.1Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables (except those made up of individually sheathed fibres); sheets and plates of polarizing material; lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements (except of glass not optically worked), whether or not mounted, other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers
48314CPC v2.1Binoculars, monoculars and other optical telescopes; other astronomical instruments, except instruments for radio-astronomy; compound optical microscopes
48315CPC v2.1Liquid crystal devices n.e.c.; lasers, except laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c.
48321CPC v2.1Objective lenses for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers
48322CPC v2.1Photographic (including cinematographic) cameras
48323CPC v2.1Cinematographic projectors
48329CPC v2.1Other photographic equipment
48351CPC v2.1Parts and accessories for the goods of subclass 48314
48353CPC v2.1Parts and accessories for the goods of subclass 48322; parts and accessories of cinematographic projectors; parts and accessories of photographic flashlight apparatus; parts and accessories of image projectors (except cinematographic) and photographic (except cinematographic) enlargers and reducers; parts and accessories n.e.c. of apparatus and equipment for photographic laboratories; parts and accessories of negatoscopes and projection screens
48354CPC v2.1Parts and accessories for the goods of subclass 48315
88748CPC v2.1Optical instrument and photographic equipment manufacturing services

Family tree for manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment

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