1004 Medical aids, apparatus and supplies (Class 10 similar group): items and numbers

Notes on similar group 1004

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

1. This similar group is cross-searched with hot compresses (bags) for first aid in 1003 and hospital beds in 2001 in the 11th and earlier editions, anti-rheumatism bracelets, anti-rheumatism rings and medical bracelets in 0506 in the 10th and earlier editions, anti-rheumatism bracelets and anti-rheumatism rings in 0506 and hospital beds in 2001 in the 9th and earlier editions, and masks and similar mask goods in 0506 in the 6th and earlier editions;

2. bedpans for bedridden patients and urinals for bedridden patients are similar to chamber pots and spittoons in 2106;

3. spittoons for medical use are similar to spittoons in 2106;

4. beds for medical use, air mattresses for medical use and hospital beds are similar to massage beds in 2001;

5. sterile sheets (surgical) are cross-searched with cloths for surgical operations (textile) in 0506 in the 9th and earlier editions;

6. ear plugs (hearing protection devices) are cross-searched with ear plugs in 0919 in the 9th and earlier editions;

7. biomagnetic therapy rings are cross-searched with magnetic therapy jewellery in 1403 in the 11th and earlier editions;

8. ear plugs for swimming are similar to ear plugs for diving in 0919, and are cross-searched with ear plugs in 0919 in the 9th and earlier editions;

9. ice bags for medical use are similar to ice bags for personal cooling not for medical use in 1114;

10. nose clips for swimming are similar to nose clips for diving in 0919, and are cross-searched with nose clips for diving and swimming in 0919 in the 12th and earlier editions.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group covers hearing aids, beds for medical use, ice bags for medical use, bedpans for bedridden patients, ear plugs for swimming, mask-type medical articles, etc. Official notes: bedpans for bedridden patients are similar to chamber pots in 2106; beds for medical use are similar to massage beds in 2001; ear plugs for swimming are similar to ear plugs for diving in 0919; ice bags for medical use are similar to ice bags for personal cooling not for medical use in 1114.

Changes in 2026: nose clips for swimming and cold pads for pets for veterinary use were added; note 10 was added: nose clips for swimming are similar to nose clips for diving in 0919. Ear plugs and nose clips for swimming are in Class 10, while those for diving are in 0919 of Class 9, so swimwear companies should file in both classes (practical tip).

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
10	1004	100321	置于浴缸上的肢体残障人士专用洗澡板	bath boards adapted for persons with physical disabilities
10	1004	100323	已配备医疗设备的隔离间	isolation booths fitted with medical equipment
10	1004	100343	游泳用鼻夹	nose clips for swimmers
10	1004	100351	兽医用宠物冷敷垫	cooling mats for pets for veterinary purposes
10	1004	100209	急救用热敷袋	thermal packs for first aid purposes
10	1004	100098	腹部护垫	abdominal pads
10	1004	100162	医用充气软垫	air cushions for medical purposes
10	1004	100163	医用充气床垫	air mattresses for medical purposes
10	1004	100161	医用充气枕	air pillows for medical purposes
10	1004	100037	救护车用担架	ambulance stretchers
10	1004	100026	医用盆	basins for medical purposes
10	1004	100025	卧床病人用便盆	bed pans
10	1004	100157	床用摆动器	bed vibrators
10	1004	100096	医用水床	waterbeds for medical purposes
10	1004	100045	医用带	belts for medical purposes
10	1004	100031	医用靴	boots for medical purposes
10	1004	100210	大便座椅	commode chairs
10	1004	100004	分娩褥垫	childbirth mattresses
10	1004	100216	医疗垃圾专用容器	containers especially made for medical waste
10	1004	100064	医用垫	cushions for medical purposes
10	1004	100013	病床用吸水床单	draw-sheets for sick beds
10	1004	100071	挖耳勺	ear picks
10	1004	100224	耳塞（听力保护装置）	ear plugs [hearing protection devices]
10	1004	100006	喇叭状助听器	ear trumpets
10	1004	100079	医用指套	fingerstalls for medical purposes / finger guards for medical purposes