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Table of Similar Goods and Services

Notes on similar group 2901

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

1. This similar group is cross-searched with edible snail eggs in 2906 in the 10th and earlier editions;

2. gravy for cooking, beef consommé, beef consommé bases, meat broth, meat broth concentrates and beef consommé concentrates are similar to soups in 2905 and seasoned gravy in 3016.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group covers meat, cured meat, sausages, meat broth, beef consommé, meat products other than canned meat, etc. Official note: gravy for cooking and meat broth are similar to soups in 2905 and seasoned gravy in 3016. In 2026, the heading of Class 29 changed “gravy” to “gravy for cooking”. Canned meat is in 2903, quick-frozen ready meals are in 2905, and live animals are in Class 31 (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.

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