2302 Threads (Class 23 similar group): items and numbers

Notes on similar group 2302

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

1. This similar group is cross-searched with metal thread for embroidery and metal thread for needlework in 2601 in the 9th and earlier editions;

2. goods protected across similar groups: cotton thread and yarn (2301, 2302), thread and yarn for embroidery (2301, 2302), hemp thread and yarn (2301, 2302), coconut-fibre thread and yarn (2301, 2302), silk thread and yarn (2301, 2302), sewing thread and yarn (2301, 2302), fine thread and fine yarn (2301, 2302), jute thread and yarn (2301, 2302), linen thread and yarn (2301, 2302), artificial thread and yarn (2301, 2302), textile thread and yarn (2301, 2302), elastic thread and yarn for textile use (2301, 2302).

Practice notes (J&C)

This group covers thread, sewing thread, embroidery thread, nylon thread, waxed thread, etc. Official notes: the various threads and yarns are cross-group protected with 2301; this group is cross-searched with metal thread for embroidery in 2601 in the 9th and earlier editions. Sewing needles are in 2605 of Class 26 (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
23	2302	230003	绣花用线和纱	embroidery thread and yarn
23	2302	230005	麻线和纱	hemp thread and yarn
23	2302	230006	椰纤维线和纱	coir thread and yarn
23	2302	230007	丝线和纱	silk thread and yarn
23	2302	230009	缝纫线和纱	sewing thread and yarn
23	2302	230010	细线和细纱	spun thread and yarn
23	2302	230011	黄麻线和纱	jute thread and yarn
23	2302	230013	亚麻线和纱	linen thread and yarn
23	2302	230015	纺织线和纱	darning thread and yarn
23	2302	230019	纺织用弹性线和纱	elastic thread and yarn for textile use
23	2302	230002	棉线和棉纱	cotton thread and yarn
23	2302	230017	纺织用玻璃纤维线	fibreglass thread for textile use / fiberglass thread for textile use
23	2302	C230010	尼龙线	nylon thread
23	2302	C230008	宝塔线	cone thread
23	2302	230014	人造线和纱	rayon thread and yarn
23	2302	230018	纺织用橡皮线	rubber thread for textile use
23	2302	230001	线*	yarn* / thread*
23	2302	230032	刺绣用金属线	thread of metal for embroidery
23	2302	230020	纺织用塑料线	threads of plastic materials for textile use
23	2302	C230009	蜡线	waxed thread