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Nice Classification — All 45 Trademark Classes in Japan

When registering a trademark in Japan, you must classify your goods or services under the Nice International Classification system. There are 45 classes in total — Classes 1–34 for goods and Classes 35–45 for services. Select the classes relevant to your business below.

Goods (Classes 1–34)

Classes covering tangible products and goods.

1

Class 1Chemicals

Industrial chemicals, Fertilizers, Adhesives, Photographic chemicals

2

Class 2Paints & Colorants

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Anti-rust products

3

Class 3Cleaning Products & Cosmetics

Soap, Shampoo, Cosmetics, Perfume

4

Class 4Fuels & Industrial Oils

Industrial oils, Lubricants, Gasoline, Kerosene

5

Class 5Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals, Medical preparations, Dietary supplements, Nutritional supplements

6

Class 6Base Metals & Metal Products

Steel, Aluminum, Metal building materials, Safes

7

Class 7Machinery

Machine tools, Motors, Engines, Agricultural machinery

8

Class 8Hand Tools

Hand tools, Knives, Scissors, Razors

9

Class 9Electronics & Software

Computers, Smartphones, Software, Apps

10

Class 10Medical Devices

Medical devices, Dental instruments, Hearing aids, Prosthetics

11

Class 11Lighting, Heating & Sanitary

Lighting fixtures, Air conditioners, Heaters, Refrigerators

12

Class 12Vehicles

Automobiles, Motorcycles, Bicycles, Ships

13

Class 13Firearms & Pyrotechnics

Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, Fireworks

14

Class 14Precious Metals & Jewelry

Gemstones, Rings, Necklaces, Wristwatches

15

Class 15Musical Instruments

Pianos, Guitars, Violins, Drums

16

Class 16Paper & Printed Matter

Paper, Printed matter, Books, Magazines

17

Class 17Rubber & Insulation

Rubber products, Plastic sheets, Insulating materials, Rubber tubes

18

Class 18Leather & Travel Goods

Leather goods, Handbags, Suitcases, Wallets

19

Class 19Building Materials (Non-Metal)

Building materials, Concrete, Bricks, Wood

20

Class 20Furniture

Furniture, Mirrors, Picture frames, Mattresses

21

Class 21Household Utensils

Kitchen utensils, Tableware, Glassware, Porcelain

22

Class 22Ropes & Textile Fibers

Ropes, Nets, Tents, Tarpaulins

23

Class 23Yarns & Threads

Yarns, Threads, Sewing thread, Elastic thread

24

Class 24Textiles & Coverings

Textiles, Bed linen, Tablecloths, Curtains

25

Class 25Clothing

Clothing, T-shirts, Dresses, Shoes

26

Class 26Haberdashery & Trimmings

Lace, Ribbons, Buttons, Zippers

27

Class 27Floor Coverings

Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Linoleum

28

Class 28Games & Sporting Goods

Toys, Board games, Video game consoles, Sporting equipment

29

Class 29Processed Foods (Meat, Dairy)

Meat, Fish, Dairy products, Eggs

30

Class 30Processed Foods (Grains, Confectionery)

Coffee, Tea, Rice, Bread

31

Class 31Agricultural Products

Fresh fruits, Fresh vegetables, Seeds, Live plants

32

Class 32Beverages (Non-Alcoholic)

Beer, Mineral water, Soft drinks, Fruit juice

33

Class 33Alcoholic Beverages

Wine, Spirits, Sake, Whisky

34

Class 34Tobacco & Smoking

Tobacco, Cigarettes, Cigars, Electronic cigarettes

Services (Classes 35–45)

Classes covering intangible services.

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