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Table of Similar Goods and Services

Notes on similar group 2603

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

1. This similar group is cross-searched with buckles of precious metal in 1403 in the 8th and earlier editions;

2. belt buckles are similar to belts and belts (clothing) in 2512.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group covers buttons, snap fasteners, zip fasteners, belt buckles, shoe buckles, suspender clasps, etc. Official notes: belt buckles are similar to belts and belts (clothing) in 2512; this group is cross-searched with buckles of precious metal in 1403 in the 8th and earlier editions. Button and zip-making machinery is in 0741 of Class 7, and metal clasps for bags are in 0610 of Class 6 (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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