Manufacture of musical instruments

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What this code covers

Use this class for manufacture of musical instruments when the main activity includes Manufacture of string instruments and Manufacture of keyboard stringed instruments, including automatic pianos. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.

Official explanatory notes

Imported source text for this NACE Rev. 2.1 record.

This class includes: - manufacture of string instruments - manufacture of keyboard stringed instruments, including automatic pianos - manufacture of keyboard pipe organs, harmoniums and similar keyboard instruments with free metal reeds - manufacture of accordions and similar instruments, including mouth organs - manufacture of wind instruments - manufacture of percussion instruments (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas) - manufacture of musical instruments that generate sound electronically (e.g. digital pianos, synthesisers) - manufacture of musical boxes, fairground organs, calliopes, etc. - manufacture of instrument parts and accessories, e.g.: • metronomes, tuning forks, pitch pipes, cards, discs and rolls for automatic mechanical instruments

Hierarchy context

Where this code sits in the NACE Rev. 2.1 hierarchy.

Parent code

32.2Manufacture of musical instrumentsGroup

Child codes

0 children

No child codes; this is a class-level code.

When this code fits

Use this when the main activity matches these signals.

manufacture of string instruments
manufacture of keyboard stringed instruments, including automatic pianos
manufacture of keyboard pipe organs, harmoniums and similar keyboard instruments with free metal reeds
manufacture of accordions and similar instruments, including mouth organs

When to compare another code

Compare another code when these signals dominate.

reproduction of pre-recorded sound and videotapes and discs, see 18.20
manufacture of microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers, headphones and similar components, see 26.40
manufacture of record players, tape recorders, etc., see 26.40
manufacture of toy musical instruments, see 32.40

Check before relying on this code

Situations where source text, close alternatives, or local rules may matter.

Compare with 18.20, 26.40, 32.40 when the main activity overlaps another code.
Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.

Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.

Inclusions

Signals that usually point toward this code.

- manufacture of string instruments
- manufacture of keyboard stringed instruments, including automatic pianos
- manufacture of keyboard pipe organs, harmoniums and similar keyboard instruments with free metal reeds
- manufacture of accordions and similar instruments, including mouth organs
- manufacture of wind instruments
- manufacture of percussion instruments (e.g. drums, xylophones, cymbals, castanets, maracas)
- manufacture of musical instruments that generate sound electronically (e.g. digital pianos, synthesisers)
- manufacture of musical boxes, fairground organs, calliopes, etc.
- manufacture of instrument parts and accessories, e.g.:
- metronomes, tuning forks, pitch pipes, cards, discs and rolls for automatic mechanical instruments
- manufacture of whistles, call horns and other mouth-blown sound-signalling instruments

Exclusions

Activities that should trigger comparison with another code.

- reproduction of pre-recorded sound and videotapes and discs, see 18.20
- manufacture of microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers, headphones and similar components, see 26.40
- manufacture of record players, tape recorders, etc., see 26.40
- manufacture of toy musical instruments, see 32.40
- publishing of pre-recorded sound and videotapes and discs, see 59.20
- repair of musical instruments not considered cultural heritage and non-historical, see 95.29
- piano tuning, see 95.29

Examples

- Manufacture of string instruments
- Manufacture of keyboard stringed instruments, including automatic pianos
- Manufacture of keyboard pipe organs, harmoniums and similar keyboard instruments with free metal reeds
- Manufacture of accordions and similar instruments, including mouth organs

Common mistakes

- Reproduction of pre-recorded sound and videotapes and discs
- Manufacture of microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers, headphones and similar components
- Manufacture of record players, tape recorders, etc.
- Manufacture of toy musical instruments

Search terms and quick answers

Plain-language discovery help for common business descriptions. These notes are separate from official source text.

Common search terms

Manufacture of musical instruments32.20 Manufacture of musical instrumentsManufacture of string instrumentsManufacture of keyboard stringed instruments, including automatic pianosManufacture of keyboard pipe organs, harmoniums and similar keyboard instruments with free metal reeds

What is NACE 32.20 used for?

Use NACE 32.20 for manufacture of musical instruments when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for manufacture of musical instruments when the main activity includes Manufacture of string instruments and Manufacture of keyboard stringed instruments, including automatic pianos. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

Based on: title and summary

What are typical examples for 32.20?

Typical examples include Manufacture of string instruments, Manufacture of keyboard stringed instruments, including automatic pianos, and Manufacture of keyboard pipe organs, harmoniums and similar keyboard instruments with free metal reeds.

Based on: examples

When might 32.20 not be the right code?

Review another code when the activity is closer to reproduction of pre-recorded sound and videotapes and discs, see 18.20 and manufacture of microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers, headphones and similar components, see 26.40.

Based on: exclusions and nonExamples

Which codes should I compare before choosing 32.20?

Compare 32.20 with 18.20 Reproduction of recorded media, 26.40 Manufacture of consumer electronics, and 32.40 Manufacture of games and toys when the activity description is ambiguous.

Based on: relatedCodes and nearby codes

Often Confused With

Use these comparisons when the activity description is ambiguous.

18.20

Reproduction of recorded media

Use this class for reproduction of recorded media when the main activity includes Reproduction from master copies of gramophone records, compact discs and tapes with music, or other sound recordings and Reproduction from master copies of records, compact discs and tapes with motion pictures, and other video recordings. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

26.40

Manufacture of consumer electronics

Use this class for manufacture of consumer electronics when the main activity includes Manufacture of video recorders and duplicating equipment and Manufacture of televisions. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

32.40

Manufacture of games and toys

Use this class for manufacture of games and toys when the main activity includes Manufacture of dolls and doll garments, parts and accessories and Manufacture of action figures. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

59.20

Sound recording and music publishing activities

Use this class for sound recording and music publishing activities when the main activity includes Production of original (sound) master recordings, including digital recordings, that are accessible online or via any hard copy and Sound recording service activities, including the production of recorded (i.e. non-live) radio programming, audio podcasts, as well as audio for film, television, books, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

95.29

Repair and maintenance of personal and household goods n.e.c.

Use this class for repair and maintenance of personal and household goods n.e.c. when the main activity includes Repair and maintenance of bicycles, electric bicycles, monowheels, hoverboards, kickscooters and Repair and alteration of clothing. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.

32.2

Manufacture of musical instruments

Use this group for the broader activity area of manufacture of musical instruments, including Manufacture of musical instruments. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.

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Version changes

Plain-language Rev. 2 to Rev. 2.1 correspondence for this code.

Previous code

32.20

Rev. 2 code 32.20 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 32.20 Manufacture of musical instruments.

exact

Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.

Potential impact

Low operational impact is expected, but systems should still store the target Rev. 2.1 version explicitly.

What to check next

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What this code covers

Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.