What Class 17 covers
Class 17 covers unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos and mica, plastics and resins in extruded form, packing, stopping and insulating materials, and flexible non-metal pipes and hoses.
Class 17 is a goods class (Classes 1–34 cover goods).
Examples of goods in Class 17
- Rubber and synthetic rubber
- Plastic sheets, rods and films (not for packaging)
- Insulating materials and insulating tape
- Seals and gaskets
- Flexible hoses (non-metallic)
- Soundproofing materials
- Foam for packing
- Window tinting film
- Adhesive tapes (not for stationery or medical use)
- Fibreglass for insulation
Examples are a guide. Offices accept specific terms; a firm can draft the wording for your products.
What is not in Class 17
| Often confused | Correct class |
|---|---|
| Plastic packaging film | Class 16 — Paper goods & printed matter |
| Unprocessed plastics in powder or liquid form | Class 1 — Chemicals |
| Rigid pipes for building | Class 19 — Non-metallic building materials |
| Tyres | Class 12 — Vehicles |
Who files in Class 17
Rubber and plastics processors, insulation suppliers and industrial sealing companies.
Filing tip
Check whether your product is raw (Class 1), semi-processed (Class 17) or finished — the stage of processing decides the class.
Classes often filed with Class 17
Filing Class 17 in the UAE
The UAE uses the Nice classes. Official fees are AED 6,500 for Class 17 (AED 750 examination, AED 750 publication, AED 5,000 registration). See the UAE fee guide and how to register in the UAE.