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IMPA codes are grouped into logical categories. The first two digits usually represent the product class: Code Range Provisions Fresh vegetables, fruits, dry goods 17 Galley utensils, plates, cups 19 Working gloves, rain suits, safety boots 21 Ropes & Hawsers Manila rope, signal halyards, wire rope 33 Safety Equipment IMO symbols, fire hoses, safety belts 47 Stationery Notebooks, files, pens, calculators 59 Pneumatic/Electric Tools Impact wrenches, grinders, portable drills 61 Hand Tools Wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers Tips for High-Quality Data Management in Excel impa code list excel extra quality
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