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	100079	医用护指	fingerstalls for medical purposes / finger guards for medical purposes
10	1004	100241	月经杯	menstrual cups
10	1004	100250	抗风湿手环	anti-rheumatism bracelets
10	1004	100251	抗风湿指环	anti-rheumatism rings
10	1004	100252	医用手镯	bracelets for medical purposes
10	1004	100255	防吐腕带	anti-nausea wristbands
10	1004	100259	医用充气床	air beds for medical purposes
10	1004	100260	医用冷敷贴	cooling patches for medical purposes
10	1004	100261	急救用冷敷垫	cooling pads for first aid purposes
10	1004	100262	便携式手持小便器	portable hand-held urinals
10	1004	100265	指压带	acupressure bands
10	1004	100268	病人检查袍	patient examination gowns
10	1004	100269	生物磁疗环	biomagnetic rings for therapeutic or medical purposes
10	1004	100272	药丸压碎器	pill crushers
10	1004	100282	药片切割器	pill cutters
10	1004	100283	医用防护面罩	protective masks for medical purposes
10	1004	100288	治疗用一次性热敷蒸汽面罩	disposable steam-heated masks for therapeutic purposes
10	1004	100289	治疗用一次性热敷蒸汽贴	disposable steam-heated patches for therapeutic purposes
10	1004	100299	带有内窥镜的便携式挖耳勺	portable earpicks with endoscopy function
10	1004	100302	卫生口罩	sanitary masks
10	1004	100303	可重复使用的纱布制卫生口罩	reusable sanitary masks made of gauze
10	1004	100305	震颤患者用勺	spoons for patients with tremor
10	1004	100313	医院用病床	hospital beds
10	1004	100316	游泳用耳塞	ear plugs for swimmers
10	1004	100318	哺乳用乳头保护罩	nipple shields for breastfeeding