2303 Knitting yarns (Class 23 similar group): items and numbers

Notes on similar group 2303

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

Goods protected across similar groups: woollen thread and carded woollen yarn (2301, 2303).

Practice notes (J&C)

This group covers woollen yarn, knitting wool, artificial woollen yarn, cashmere yarn, chenille yarn, etc. Official note: woollen thread and yarn are cross-group protected (2301, 2303). Sweaters are in 2501 of Class 25, and knitting 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	2303	230004	毛线和粗纺毛纱	woollen thread and yarn
23	2303	C230012	人造毛线	artificial wool yarn
23	2303	C230014	开司米	cashmere yarn
23	2303	230031	绳绒线	chenille yarn
23	2303	C230013	膨体线	bulked yarn
23	2303	230012	毛线	spun wool / worsted
23	2303	C230011	绒线	knitting wool