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China Trademark 45-Class Overview
A quick reference guide to all 45 trademark classes for China trademark filing and brand protection planning.
Classification source: China uses the international Nice Classification system, but practical protection in China also depends on the specific goods or services selected and the China subclass system.
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Goods Classes (Class 1–34)
Class 1Chemicals for industry, science, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Class 2Paints, coatings, colorants, and anti-corrosion preparations.
Class 3Cosmetics, skincare, cleaning preparations, and perfumery.
Class 4Industrial oils, fuels, candles, and lubricants.
Class 5Pharmaceuticals, medical preparations, supplements, and sanitary products.
Class 6Common metals, metal hardware, and metal building materials.
Class 7Machines, machine tools, motors, and industrial automation equipment.
Class 8Hand tools, cutlery, and manually operated implements.
Class 9Software, electronics, scientific instruments, and downloadable digital goods.
Class 10Medical devices, surgical instruments, and healthcare apparatus.
Class 11Lighting, heating, cooling, cooking, and sanitary installations.
Class 12Vehicles and transportation equipment.
Class 13Firearms, ammunition, explosives, and fireworks.
Class 14Jewelry, watches, precious metals, and related goods.
Class 15Musical instruments and accessories.
Class 16Paper goods, printed matter, stationery, and office supplies.
Class 17Rubber, plastics, insulating materials, and flexible pipes.
Class 18Leather goods, bags, luggage, umbrellas, and related products.
Class 19Non-metallic building materials.
Class 20Furniture, mirrors, containers, and non-metallic hardware.
Class 21Household utensils, kitchenware, glassware, and cleaning articles.
Class 22Ropes, tents, awnings, sails, and padding materials.
Class 23Yarns and threads for textile use.
Class 24Textiles, fabrics, household linen, and textile goods.
Class 25Clothing, footwear, and headwear.
Class 26Lace, embroidery, ribbons, buttons, hooks, and sewing accessories.
Class 27Carpets, rugs, mats, wall coverings, and floor coverings.
Class 28Toys, games, sporting goods, and play equipment.
Class 29Meat, fish, dairy products, preserved foods, and edible oils.
Class 30Coffee, tea, bakery goods, confectionery, sauces, and staple foods.
Class 31Agricultural products, fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, and live animals.
Class 32Beers, non-alcoholic beverages, juices, and mineral waters.
Class 33Alcoholic beverages, except beers.
Class 34Tobacco, smokers' articles, and matches.
Service Classes (Class 35–45)
Class 35Advertising, business management, retail, and e-commerce services.
Class 36Insurance, finance, real estate, and monetary affairs.
Class 37Construction, repair, installation, and maintenance services.
Class 38Telecommunications and communication services.
Class 39Transport, packaging, storage, logistics, and travel arrangement.
Class 40Material treatment, manufacturing processing, and custom production.
Class 41Education, training, entertainment, sports, and cultural activities.
Class 42Technology, software, scientific research, design, and engineering services.
Class 43Food and drink services, restaurants, cafés, and temporary accommodation.
Class 44Medical, beauty, veterinary, agriculture, and horticulture services.
Class 45Legal services, security services, and personal services.
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