0909 Photographic and cinematographic apparatus and instruments (Class 9 similar group): items and numbers

Notes on similar group 0909

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

Selfie sticks (hand-held monopods) are similar to selfie sticks for mobile phones in 0907.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group includes cameras, cinematographic cameras, lens accessories, tripods, slide projectors, darkroom equipment, film editing equipment, etc. Official note: selfie sticks (hand-held monopods) are similar to selfie sticks for mobile phones in 0907, so photographic-accessory companies should search both groups.

Optical lenses, microscopes and telescopes are in 0911; exposed film is in 0923 and unexposed sensitised film is in 0107 of Class 1; cameras for aerial drone photography are still filed as photographic equipment in this group, while the drones themselves are in Class 12 (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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Class	Group	Item No.	Chinese	English
09	0909	090577	照相机用三脚架	tripods for cameras
09	0909	090392	照相取景器	viewfinders, photographic
09	0909	090390	冲洗盘（摄影）	washing trays [photography]
09	0909	090840	视频投影机	video projectors