0308 Incense and aromatics (Class 3 similar group): items and numbers

Notes on similar group 0308

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

This similar group is cross-searched with aromatherapy reed sticks and fumigation preparations (fragrances) in 0305 in the 12th and earlier editions.

Practice notes (J&C)

This group covers incense, fragrant wood, incense for worship, scented sachets, potpourri, etc. Expanded in 2026: scented water for aromatherapy, oils for aromatherapy, aromatherapy reed sticks, essential oils for aromatherapy, fragrances for aromatherapy and fumigation preparations (fragrances) were added, together with a new note that this group is cross-searched with aromatherapy reed sticks and fumigation preparations (fragrances) in 0305 in the 12th and earlier editions.

From 2026, aromatherapy products are centred on this group; scented candles are in 0405 of Class 4 (scented candles), electric and non-electric aroma-oil diffusers are in Part (2) of 2106 of Class 21, and indoor fragrancing preparations (air fresheners) are in 0310 (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. Selected reference translations were revised on 13 October 2026.

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Class	Group	Item No.	Chinese	English
03	0308	030282	沉香木（香）	agarwood [incense]
03	0308	030246	香薰藤条	air fragrance reed diffusers
03	0308	030286	香薰用香精油	essential oils for fragrancing / ethereal oils for fragrancing
03	0308	030289	香薰用香精	essences for fragrancing
03	0308	C030075	熏香制剂（香料）	incense preparations [fragrances]
03	0308	030118	香薰用精油	oils for fragrancing
03	0308	030091	香薰用香味水	scented water for fragrancing
03	0308	030095	香*	incense*
03	0308	030213	祭祀用香	joss sticks
03	0308	030150	熏日用织品用香囊	sachets for perfuming linen
03	0308	030203	干花瓣与香料混合物（香料）	potpourris [fragrances]
03	0308	030030	香木	scented wood