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Table of Similar Goods and Services

Notes on similar group 0721

Official notes (CNIPA Table of Similar Goods and Services, 2026 text; J&C reference translation)

1. This similar group is cross-searched with electric apparatus for sealing plastics (for packaging) in 0903 in the 9th and earlier editions and with pneumatic strapping machines in 0743 in the 7th and earlier editions;

2. packaging machines and packaging machinery are similar to food packaging machines in 0709.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group covers packaging machines, baling machines, bottling machines, sealing machines for industrial purposes, strapping machines, industrial tape dispensers, etc.; it does not include packaging machinery dedicated to complete production lines. Official notes: packaging machines and packaging machinery are similar to food packaging machines in 0709; this group is cross-searched with pneumatic strapping machines in 0743 in the 7th and earlier editions. Packaging materials are in Classes 16, 17 and 20, and packaging services are in Part (2) of 3901 of Class 39 (practical tip). No additions or deletions to this group in 2026.

Applies to the 2026 edition · Published 2026-10-09 · Reviewed 2026-10-09

Data version: CNIPA Table of Similar Goods and Services, 2026 text (based on the 13th edition of the Nice Classification, NCL 13-2026, in force since 1 January 2026). Chinese terms, groups and numbers follow the official text; English and Spanish terms are taken from WIPO, while CNIPA-specific items (C numbers) carry reference translations, whose English was fully revised on 8 October 2026. NCL 13-2027 enters into force on 1 January 2027. Selected reference translations were revised on 13 October 2026.

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