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Table of Similar Goods and Services

Notes on similar group 1210

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

1. This similar group is similar to 1211, and is cross-searched with fireboats in 0916, life rafts in 0919, lifeboats in 0919 and surf kayaks in 2807 in the 12th and earlier editions;

2. goods protected across similar groups: electric vehicles (1201, 1202, Part (1) of 1204, 1205, 1210), motor vehicles for use on land, in the air, on water or on rails (1201, 1202, Part (1) of 1204, 1209, 1210), remote-control vehicles (not toys) (1201, 1202, 1205, 1209, 1210).

Practice notes (J&C)

This group covers boats, ferry boats, yachts, hulls, steering gear for ships, oars, diving gear, etc. Expanded in 2026: atmospheric diving suits, fireboats (moved in from 0916), life rafts and lifeboats (moved in from 0919) and surf kayaks (moved in from 2807) were added; note 1 was changed to “similar to 1211” and cross-searched with these goods in 0916, 0919 and 2807 in the 12th and earlier editions.

From 2026, ship companies file lifeboats and fireboats in this group; the prior search should include the historical records of 0916 and 0919 of Class 9 and 2807 of Class 28; anchors are in 0617 of Class 6, and marine engines are in Class 7 (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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