1612 Ink sticks, inkstones (Class 16 similar group): items and numbers

Notes on similar group 1612

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

This similar group is similar to stationery, school supplies (stationery) and office stationery in 1611 and writing materials in 1614, and is cross-searched with office requisites except furniture in 1611 in the 11th and earlier editions.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group has only ink, Chinese ink, ink sticks, inkstones, inkwells, inkstands and blotting materials. Official note: this group is similar to stationery, school supplies (stationery) and office stationery in 1611 and writing materials in 1614. Printer ink and ink cartridges are in 0204 of Class 2, and stamping ink is in 1613 (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
16	1612	160051	吸墨用具	blotters
16	1612	160089	墨汁	Indian inks
16	1612	160142	墨水*	ink*
16	1612	160335	砚台	ink stones [ink reservoirs]
16	1612	160334	墨锭	ink sticks
16	1612	160301	墨水台	inkstands
16	1612	160144	墨水池	inkwells