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Table of Similar Goods and Services

Notes on similar group 3403

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

This similar group is cross-searched with match holders of precious metal and matchboxes of precious metal in 1402 in the 8th and earlier editions.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group has only matches, matchboxes and match holders. Official note: this group is cross-searched with matchboxes of precious metal in 1402 in the 8th and earlier editions. Lighters are in 3404, and friction lighters for igniting gas are in 1112 of Class 11 (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
34 3403 340035 火柴盒 matchboxes
34 3403 340031 火柴架 match holders
34 3403 340001 火柴 matches