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Table of Similar Goods and Services

Notes on similar group 2101

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

1. This similar group is cross-searched with mincers (hand tools) in 0808 and microwave cooking bags in 1609 in the 11th and earlier editions, and nutcrackers in 0807 and sugar tongs and wine ladles in 0812 in the 10th and earlier editions;

2. this similar group is cross-searched with goods of precious metal in 1402 whose function and intended use fall within similar group 2101 in the 8th and earlier editions, for example: household containers of precious metal, salad bowls of precious metal, jars of precious metal, napkin rings of precious metal, kitchen utensils of precious metal, nutcrackers of precious metal, etc.;

3. the first paragraph is similar to drinking glasses (containers), coloured glassware, household glassware (including cups, plates, pots and jars) and glass bowls in 2102, and to 2103 and 2105, and is cross-searched with cans of non-precious metal, water bottles of non-precious metal and bottles of non-precious metal in 2106 in the 8th and earlier editions;

4. paper plates and paper trays for household use are similar to beer mats of paper, paper table mats and paper coasters in 1603, and are cross-searched with beer mats in 1603 in the 11th and earlier editions and paper mats and paper table coasters in 1603 in the 9th and earlier editions;

5. bottles are similar to the various bottles in 2102, 2106 and 2111;

6. corkscrews (electric or non-electric) and bottle openers (electric or non-electric) are similar to non-electric can openers in 0810, and are cross-searched with non-electric tin openers in 0810 in the 9th and earlier editions;

7. bread baskets for domestic use and bread bins are similar to bread baskets for bakeries in 2002, and are cross-searched with bakers' bread baskets in 2002 in the 11th and earlier editions and bread baskets in 2002 in the 9th and earlier editions;

8. basins (containers) and iron buckets are similar to buckets and pails in 2106;

9. table mats, not of paper or textile, and place mats, not of paper or textile, are cross-searched with table mats (not of paper) and place mats (not of paper) in 2407 in the 10th and earlier editions.

Practice notes (J&C)

This is the largest group in Class 21: pots, bowls, basins, bottles, kitchen utensils, tableware (other than knives, forks and spoons), paper plates, etc. Official note 3: the first paragraph is similar to the drinking glasses and household glassware in 2102 and to the porcelain and earthenware in 2103 and the tea and drinking sets in 2105; note 4: paper plates are similar to paper coasters in 1603; note 2: cross-searched with kitchen utensils of precious metal in 1402 in the 8th and earlier editions.

Changes in 2026: pasta-making boards, soy sauce pitchers and protective mats for induction cookers were added; “bottles” and “flasks” were changed to “bottles*” and “flasks*”; the note to Class 21 added “table mats and place mats, not of paper or textile” and “low metal stands (tableware)”. Kitchenware brands should also search 2102, 2103, 2105, 2106 and 0812 of Class 8 (knives, forks and spoons) and 1104 of Class 11 (heating appliances) (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
21 2101 210484 电磁炉保护垫 protective mats for induction hobs / protective mats for induction cooktops
21 2101 210227 餐具(刀、叉、匙除外) tableware, other than knives, forks and spoons
21 2101 210218 糖碗 sugar bowls
21 2101 210048 开瓶器(电动或非电动) bottle openers, electric and non-electric
21 2101 210236 非电加压炊具 autoclaves, non-electric, for cooking / pressure cookers, non-electric
21 2101 210236 烹饪用非电高压锅 autoclaves, non-electric, for cooking / pressure cookers, non-electric
21 2101 210346 烘焙垫 baking mats
21 2101 C210010 箩斗 bamboo sieves
21 2101 210039 碗 bowls [basins] / basins [bowls]
21 2101 210039 盆(碗) bowls [basins] / basins [bowls]
21 2101 210025 盆(容器) basins [receptacles]
21 2101 210266 家用篮 baskets for household purposes
21 2101 210238 非电动搅拌器 beaters, non-electric
21 2101 210096 家用非电动搅拌机 blenders, non-electric, for household purposes
21 2101 C210005 蒸屉 steamer trays
21 2101 210045 瓶* bottles*
21 2101 210244 糖果盒 boxes for sweets / candy boxes
21 2101 210017 家用面包篮 bread baskets for household purposes
21 2101 210310 面包箱 bread bins
21 2101 210169 切面包板 bread boards
21 2101 210030 黄油碟 butter dishes
21 2101 210031 黄油碟罩 butter-dish covers
21 2101 C210012 箩底 sieve bottoms
21 2101 C210006 笼屉 steamer baskets
21 2101 210142 蛋糕模子 cake moulds / cake molds