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National Classifications

CPA.BG - 2003

Country / Area: Bulgaria

Classification category: Product Classifications

 QuestionAnswer
1Name of the current national classification (Original)Национална Класификация на Продуктите по Икономически Дейности (НКПИД-2003)
2Name of the current national classification (English)National Classification of Products by Activities (NCPA-2003, for international use CPA.BG-2003)
3Link to international classifications (Give the name of the international standard classification the current classification is linked to or derived CPA 2002
4Levels in the structure: Is the structure identical to international standard or, if not, how does it differ? Have additional levels been added or have changes been made, e.g. aggregations or additional breakdowns?The structure is identical to international standard. Six hierarchical levels and one intermediate level (subsections), the first four levels and intermediate level are exactly NACE.BG - levels;
A fifth and sixth levels (product categories and subcategories) are identified by a five-digit and six-digit numerical codes
5Number of items at the most detailed level of the current classificationSix-digit code is the most detailed level of classification (subcategories)
6Do conversion tables exist between the national and the international classifications (if applicable)?Yes, CPA.BG-2003/CN(Customs Tariff-2003 of the Republic of Bulgaria)
7Name of institution / office responsible for the elaboration and maintenance of the classificationNational Statistical Institute
8Contact address, phone number, e-mail or website for public information and inquiryhttp://www.nsi.bg/
9Implementation date: Please state the date of the first official adoption and the programme for the implementation of the various statistical applications.Implementation date of CPA.BG-2003:
In force from 01.01.2003, adopted with Order of the President of NSI, promulgated State Gazette No. 1/ 03.01.2003
10Plans for revision or update of the current classification. Please state if plans are made to revise the classification (e.g. due to national needs not reflected in the international classification).Yearly updating at national levels in the frame of CPA requirements. Revision - depending on the revision of EC-classifications, especially CPA (planned for 2007).
11Users of the classification for statistical purposes Please state in which statistics (surveys etc.) this classification is used and if there are users outside of the Statistical Office.National Statistical Institute
Main statistical applications: input-output analysis, other analysis requiring product data
12Statistical data collected according to the current classification Please describe for which statistical surveys or indicators the classification is used and, if not used at the most detailed level, indicate the level or aggregates used.From 01.01.2003; Statistical Surveys:
- Input-output tables;
- Commodity balances
13In which languages is the classification available?Bulgarian
14Is the classification available in electronic form?Yes
15Do the conversion key(s) exist in electronic form?Yes
16Have national explanatory notes and recommendations been elaborated?Yes, national explanatory notes
17Problems occurred during the period of use of the current classification Please describe the kind of problems that have occurred (interpretation, methodology, etc.)The problems with the interpretation of service positions and correct classification of new servises for national economy
18Users of the classification for non-statistical purposes Please give the names of institutions that use the classification for non-statistical purposes (as opposed to statistical purposes in question 13). Also indicate the kind of use (e.g. tax offices, social security, customs, enterprise register etc.)In accordance with statistical low: enterprise register and database systems.
19Alternative classifications used by other institutions of the economy Please indicate if these classifications are available and useful for the Statistical Office.There is no alternative classification.
20Name of former (previous) national classification (full name in both national tongue and in English with acronyms in brackets, should be given)Национална Класификация на Продуктите по Икономическите Дейности (НКПИД-2001)
National Classification of Products by Activities (NCPA-2001, for international use CPA.BG-2001)
21Link of former classification to international classifcationsCPA 1996
22Levels in the structure (of former classification)The same levels as in structure of present version
23Number of items at the most detailed level2303 subcategories
24Do conversion tables exist between former and current classification?Yes, conversion tables from CPA.BG-2003 to CPA.BG-2001
25Date of implementation of former classificationIn force from 01.01.2001, adopted with Order of President of NSI, promulgated State Gazette, No. 6/ 19.01.2001
26Which statistical data are currently collected or published according to the former classification? Please indicate if this statistical data is collected or published by the Statistical Office or elsewhere.Until 2003, statistical data on products

Source: UN questionnaire, 2003-04-01