Class 34 under the Nice Classification covers tobacco, smokers' articles, matches, and lighters.

Scope

Class 34 includes tobacco products and accessories used for smoking.

Goods covered under this class generally include:

• Tobacco and tobacco products
• Cigars, cigarettes, and cigarillos
• Smokers' articles including lighters and matches
• Cigarette papers and filters
• Tobacco pipes and pipe cleaners
• Electronic cigarettes and vaping devices
• Flavourings for tobacco and vaping liquids

Classification principle: If the product is tobacco, a smoking accessory, or a vaping-related article, it generally falls within Class 34.

Key Updates – Nice Classification (2026 Update)

As per the Nice Classification updates 2026, the following clarifications are particularly relevant to Class 34:

• Clearer separation between:
  • Tobacco and smoking articles (Class 34), and
  • Electronic devices for non-smoking purposes (Class 9)
• Refined terminology to reduce overlap with:
  • Medicinal nicotine products (Class 5)
  • Flavourings for food (Class 30)

Heated tobacco products, nicotine-free vaping liquids, and sustainable biodegradable filters are now more clearly classified in Class 34 when intended for smoking or vaping.

Practical takeaway: Vaping devices and related consumables generally remain in Class 34 unless they are marketed as medical cessation products.

Goods NOT Included in Class 34 (But Commonly Confused)

The following goods are excluded from Class 34, despite frequent misclassification:

• Medicinal nicotine patches and gum (Class 5)
• Food flavourings (Class 30)
• General electronic gadgets (Class 9)
• Ashtrays made of household materials (Class 21)