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Table of Similar Goods and Services

Notes on similar group 3402

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

This similar group is cross-searched with cigar cases of precious metal, cigarette cases of precious metal, cigar boxes of precious metal, cigar cases made of precious metal, cigarette cases made of precious metal, cigar holders made of precious metal, cigarette holders made of precious metal and ashtrays of precious metal in 1402 in the 8th and earlier editions.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group covers tobacco pipes, cigarette holders, ashtrays, cigar cases, cigar cutters, etc. Official note: this group is cross-searched with smoking articles of precious metal in 1402 in the 8th and earlier editions. Some electronic-cigarette items were in historical editions of this group before 2026 (note to 3407); electronic cigarettes and their parts are now in 3407; lighters are in 3404 (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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