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CLASS 305


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ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT, SURVEYING EQUIPMENT, DRAWING INSTRUMENTS, AND SUPPLIES
Sub Class Description
04 Blades, Gouges, Knives, Needle Files, Routers, etc.
06 Calculators (Programmed for Surveying Systems; for Office Type
08 Cloths, Films, and Papers (Special): Cross Section, Graph, Log
10 Cloths, Films, and Papers (Stock): Cross Section, Graph, Log, Etc.
12 Cloths, Films, and Papers, Reproduction Types
15 Covers (For Drafting and Drawing Boards)
18 Data Books and Tables, Engineering and Surveying
21 Direct Print Supplies, Dry Process
23 Direct Print Supplies, Wet Process
25 Distance Measuring Equipment
28 Drafting and Drawing Instruments (See 204-71 for Graphic Plot
30 Drafting and Drawing Pencils, Pens, Leads, Lead Holders, etc.
32 Drafting Machines and Scales
33 Drafting Supplies: Brushes (Dust and Wash), Cleaning Pads an
35 Drawing Boards, Curves, Protractors, Templates, Triangles, T-Squares, Etc.)
38 Duplicator Paper: Blue Print, Brown Print, and White Print
39 Duplicator Paper, Chemicals, and Supplies (For Diazo Process)
40 Duplicators: Blue Print, Brown Print, Diazo Process, White Print
42 Engineering Supplies, Miscellaneous
44 Erasers and Erasing Machines, Electric
48 Field Books, Engineers«
50 Field Equipment: Arrows, Bush Knives, Flags and Flagging, Hand Levels, Etc.
53 Graphic Art Type Supplies
55 Lettering Equipment (Automatic Letter or Character Generating)
57 Lettering Equipment (Hand Manipulated): Guides, Pens, Sets, Etc.
58 Magnifying Glasses, Reading Glasses, Angle Mirrors, Prisms, Etc.
59 Maps, Engineer and Topographical
60 Measuring Equipment: Chains, Maps, Optical Tapes, Tapes, Wheels, Etc.
64 Opaquing and Transparentizing Liquids, Erasing Fluids, and Pastes
68 Planimeters
72 Slide Rules
75 Straightedges
78 Surveying Instruments and Accessories: Alidades, Compasses, Etc.
80 Surveying Systems, Geo/Satellite Navigation Type
82 Tables, Tracing and Light
84 Technical Pens and Sets, Points and Refills, etc.



CLASS 310


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ENVELOPES, PLAIN OR PRINTED
Sub Class Description
06 Envelopes: Clasp, String, etc.
24 Envelopes, Plain, Special
30 Envelopes, Plain, Stock Sizes
60 Envelopes, Recycled Paper
65 Envelopes: Seed, Metal or Plastic Closure
67 Envelopes, Shipping and Mailing
78 Envelopes, X-Ray Film Filing



CLASS 315


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EPOXY BASED FORMULATIONS FOR ADHESIVES, COATINGS, AND RELATED AGENTS
Sub Class Description
10 Adhesives (For Concrete): Cured-to-Cured, Fresh-to-Cured, and Steel-to-Concrete
20 Adhesive, General Purpose
25 Casting, Encapsulating, and Potting Systems
30 Coatings, Protective (For Masonry Including Concrete Floor)
40 Coatings, Protective (For Metal)
50 Coatings, Protective (For Wood)
70 Hardening Agents: Amines, Anhydrides, Polyamide Solutions,
80 Mortars and/or Grouts
90 Resins (Epoxy Only)



CLASS 318


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FARE COLLECTION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Sub Class Description
20 Encoding Equipment
30 Fare Box
33 Fare Box Vault
40 Locks and Keys
50 Money Changers
55 Portable Safe/Money Cart
60 Receiver Bin/Terminal
70 Testing/Verifying Equipment
75 Tickets, Non-Magnetic
77 Tickets, Pre-Encoded
80 Tickets, Not Encoded
85 Ticket Vending Machine
88 Tokens
89 Transfer Machines
90 Turnstiles



CLASS 320


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FASTENING, PACKAGING, STRAPPING, TYING EQUIPMENT
Sub Class Description
10 Anchors, Expansion Shields, Molly Bolts, Plugs, Toggle Bolts, Etc.
20 Bolts, Steel
22 Bolts, Metal or Other Material (Not Steel)
24 Box Stitching Machines, Wire, and Parts
35 Cotter Pins, Clevis Pins, Dowel Pins, Spring Pins, Taper Pins, Etc.
37 Grommets (See 590-16 for Sewing Type)
40 Mono-Bolts, Power Locking
42 Nuts, Steel (Incl. Nutserts)
43 Nuts, Metal or Other Material (Not Steel)
50 Package Tying Machines and Parts
55 Powder Actuated (Explosive) Tools and Supplies
57 Retainers and Keepers
58 Rings, Retaining
60 Rivets, All Types (Except Brake Lining Rivets)
62 Rivet Guns
70 Screws, Cap
71 Screws: Coach, Drywall, Eye, Lag, Phillips, Set, Thumb, etc.
72 Screws, Machine
73 Screws, Sheet Metal
74 Screws, Wood
75 Strapping, Seals, and Tools
83 Threaded Rod and Studs
85 Ties: Bar, Form, etc.
91 Washers, Steel
92 Washers, Metal or Other Material (Not Steel)



CLASS 325


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FEED, BEDDING, VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS FOR ANIMALS (see class 875 FOR DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS FOR ANIMALS)
Sub Class Description
04 Animal By-Products
05 Animal Food for Zoo and Farm Animals
08 Bedding (All Types) (incl. Recycled Type)
10 Bird Food, All Types
12 Calcium Carbonate
14 Citrus Pulp, Dried
16 Cottonseed Products
20 Dehydrated Feed
24 Distiller«s Dried Solubles
25 Dog and Cat Food
26 Fat, Feed Grade
27 Feeders, All Kinds, for Birds and Pets
28 Fish Food
32 Grain, Chopped or Whole, Unmixed
36 Guar Products
40 Hay and Straw
44 Marine Products
48 Milk Products
52 Mixed Feed, All Types (Incl. Feed for Poultry, Deer, etc.)
56 Molasses, Stock Feed
60 Peanut Products
62 Phosphate, Defluorinated
64 Rations, Small Animal
68 Rice Products
72 Shell, Ground
76 Soybean Products
78 Supplement, Liquid Feed
80 Urea, Feed Grade
84 Vitamins and Supplements



CLASS 330


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FENCING
Sub Class Description
10 Fencing, Concrete or Rock
13 Fencing, Chain Link (including Fabric, Gates, Panels, Posts and Fittings)
20 Fencing, Electrified
32 Fencing, Wrought Iron (Including Components)
37 Fencing, Metal Slat and Tubular (Including Components)
46 Fencing, Snow
49 Fencing, Split Rail
55 Fencing, Temporary (For Construction and Other Industrial or Safety Uses)
58 Fencing, Wire
59 Fencing, Wood (Including Components)
61 Windscreens and Accessories for Fencing
65 Wire, Barbed
78 Wire, Plain
91 Wire, Woven
95 Recycled Fencing and Supplies



CLASS 335


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FERTILIZERS AND SOIL CONDITIONERS
Sub Class Description
06 Ammonium Nitrate
09 Ammonium Phosphate
12 Ammonium Sulfate
18 Anhydrous Ammonia
24 Animal and Marine
30 Blended or Dry Mix, Commercial
33 Chemical Root Stimulators
36 Ferrous Sulfate and Chelates of Iron and Zinc
37 Fertilizer Combined with Fungicide and/or Insecticide
38 Fertilizer Spikes, Tree and Shrub
40 Fertilizers, Liquid, All Types (Except Anhydrous Ammonia)
41 Formulations and Components (Fertilizer) Not Otherwise Listed
42 Granulated or Pelletized, Commercial
48 Limestone, Agricultural
54 Muriate of Potash (Potassium Chloride)
60 Organic Base
66 Phosphate, Agricultural (Including Triple Superphosphate)
69 Recycled Fertilizer and Soil Conditioners
72 Soil Conditioners: Composted Cotton Gin Waste, Marine Humus, Etc.
75 Soil Stabilizers and Penetrants, Liquid and Solid
78 Urea, Fertilizer Grade
85 Wetting Agents



CLASS 340


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FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Sub Class Description
04 Backfiring and Burning Equipment: Firing Torches, Flame Guns
06 Brackets, Clamps and Holders for Fire Fighting Equipment
07 Breathing Equipment for Firemen
08 Cabinets and Covers (For Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hose and Racks, Etc.)
10 Chemicals, Fire Retardant (Used to Make Various Materials Fire Retardant)
12 Couplings, Fire Hose
14 Ejectors, Smoke
15 Fire and Medical Alert Systems
16 Fire Alarm Systems, Power Sirens, and Controls
18 Fire Blankets
20 Fire Detecting Equipment
24 Fire Escapes and Fire Exit Devices
28 Fire Extinguishers, Rechargers, and Parts
29 Fire Extinguisher Systems, Complete, All Types
32 Fire Hose Carts, Dryers, Racks, Reels and Rollers, etc.
34 Fire Protection Clothing (Turnout Coats, Bunker Pants, Hoods, Etc.)
36 Fire Pump, Back Carrying Type
40 Fire Suppression Hand Tools: Fire Axe, Fire Rack, Fire Swatter, Etc.
41 Fire Suppression Foam and other Suppression Compounds
44 Firefinder, Forest
45 Fireman Training and Instructional Aids and Materials
48 Flail Trencher
50 Foam Generators, Truck or Trailer Mounted
52 Fusible Links (For Fire Doors)
54 Gas Detection/Monitoring Equipment (Firemen)
56 Hose, Fire, and Fittings, Coupled and Uncoupled (See 340-12 for Couplings)
60 Hydrants, Fire (Including Accessories and Parts)
62 Ladders, Fire
64 Nozzles, Fire Hose and Parts
67 Poles and Stanchions
70 Recycled Fire Protection Equipment and Supplies
72 Rescue Equipment, Supplies and Accessories Including Rescue Nets, Etc.
76 Smoke Bombs and Candles, Forestry
80 Smoke Detecting Equipment
84 Sprinkler Heads and Systems
86 Swivels and Swivel Joints
87 Training Equipment and Supplies, Fire and Safety
88 Valves, Fire Hose
92 Vise, Fire Extinguisher, Pneumatic Belt
94 Washing Equipment for Face Masks, etc.



CLASS 345


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FIRST AID AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (EXCEPT NUCLEAR AND WELDING)
Sub Class Description
04 Air Bags, Rescue Lifting Systems
05 Asbestos Abatement Equipment and Supplies
06 Chemical Light, Emergency
08 Clothing and Belts, Safety (Not Automotive)
10 C.P.R. Equipment and Supplies (See 345-68 For Models)
16 Detectors and Parts, Dust and Gas
18 Emergency Showers and Wash Stations
21 Extraction Equipment for the Removal of Exhaust Gases and Oxygen
22 Fall Protection Equipment and Accessories
24 Fireproof Curtains
30 First Aid Blankets, Stretchers, etc.
32 First Aid Cabinets, Kits, and Refills
40 First Aid and Safety Teaching Equipment and Supplies: Charts, Manuals, Etc.
48 Gloves, Safety: Electrician«s, Lineman«s, etc. (Incl. Sleeves)
56 Hats and Helmets, Safety
64 Head, Ear, Eye and Face Protection
65 Labels, Warning
66 Lockout and Tagout Safety Kits and Supplies
68 Manikins and Models, First Aid and Safety Teaching
72 Masks, Filters, and Parts: Dust and Gas
73 Personal Distress Warning Devices
74 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), (Bloodborne Pathogen Protection)
79 Reflective Safety Apparel and Accessories
80 Respiratory Protection Equipment and Parts
84 Resuscitators and Parts (Including Portable Rescue Units)
86 Scissors, First Aid and Paramedic
87 Shoe Chains (For Icy and Slippery Surfaces)
92 Vest, Safety
95 Wipes for Safety Equipment



CLASS 350


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FLAGS, FLAG POLES, BANNERS, AND ACCESSORIES
Sub Class Description
10 Banners, Pennants, and Decorative Fans, Drapes, and Pull Downs
20 Flag Accessories: Belts, Brackets, Covers, Crosses, Eagles, Holders, Etc.
30 Flag Poles, All Types
35 Flags, County
40 Flags, International and Special Occasion
45 Flags, Municipal and School
60 Flags, Safety and Warning (any color)
70 Flags, State and U.S.: Cotton, Nylon, Polyester, and Wool
72 Flags, State and U.S. (Presentation): Nylon, Rayon, and Taffeta



CLASS 360


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FLOOR COVERING, FLOOR COVERING INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Sub Class Description
05 Adhesive, Cement and Mastic
07 Base, Resilient (Cove and Straight)
10 Carpets and Rugs: Cotton, Synthetic, Wool, etc.
17 Felt and Paper
20 Floor Covering, Seamless (All Types)
21 Hardwood Flooring
22 Installation Supplies: Adhesive Edge Strip, Seam Tape, Tack Strips, Etc.
25 Linoleum
28 Nonslip Floor Coverings: Mats, Rolls, Strips, etc.
30 Padding and Cushioning, Carpet
37 Recycled Floor Covering Products
40 Rugs, Cut and Bound Sizes: Cotton, Synthetic, Wool, etc.
50 Runners, Carpet and Fabric
52 Runners, Rubber and Synthetic
56 Sheet Vinyl, Cushioned
58 Sheet Vinyl, Non-Cushioned
65 Stair Treads, Metal
67 Stair Treads, Rubber
68 Stair Treads, Vinyl
70 Steel Mats, Flexible
75 Tile, Asphalt
76 Tile, Carpet
77 Tile, Composition Asbestos-Vinyl
78 Tile, Coping Double Slant
79 Tile, Cork
81 Tile, Parquet
83 Tile, Rubber
85 Tile, Vinyl
89 Tools and Equipment, Floor Installation



CLASS 365


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FLOOR MAINTENANCE MACHINES, PARTS, AND ACCESSORIES
Sub Class Description
10 Brushes and Pads, Floor Machine Type
15 Carpet Cleaning Machines (Foam, Hot Water, Steam, etc.), Parts & Accessories
20 Edgers and Sanders, Floor Type, Parts and Accessories
25 Floor Covering Stripping Machines (For Removing Glued Down Floor Covering)
30 Polishing and Scrubbing Machines, Commercial Type, Parts and Accessories
50 Power Sweepers and Brooms, Warehouse Type (Not Road and Street)
60 Scrubbing Machines (With Vacuum Pickup), Parts and Accessories
70 Shampoo and Spray Buffing Machines, Parts and Accessories
80 Vacuum Cleaners, (Commercial, Wet or Dry), Parts, and Accessories



CLASS 370


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FOOD PROCESSING AND CANNING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Sub Class Description
03 Blanchers, Fruit and Vegetable
04 Bottles: Wine, Juice, etc.
06 Closing and Labeling Machines
09 Cooker, Canning
12 Corn Machinery
15 Cutters and Shredders
18 Elevators, Continuous Bucket Type
21 Filling Machine
22 Food Conveyer Dryer and Cooler
23 Grease, USDA Approved for Food Processing
24 Huller, Pea and Bean
26 Jars, Glass; and Lids
27 Juice Extractor
30 Juice Heating Equipment
33 Kettle, Heavy Duty
35 Oil, USDA Approved for Food Processing
36 Peelers, Slicers, and Dicers
39 Pulper
40 Pump, Stainless Steel (For Wine Must, Juice or Pulp)
42 Scalder
45 Sealer, Canning
46 Seed Extractors
48 Sorters
51 Spice Bucket
54 Table, Grading
57 Table, Peeling
60 Table, Picking
63 Table, Sorting
65 Thermometers, Industrial (including Recording Thermometers)
66 Tin Cans and Lids, All Types
67 Tinning Equipment
69 Vacuum Pan
72 Vacuum Still
75 Washing Machine, Fruit and Vegetable
76 Washer, Can and Tins



CLASS 375


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FOODS: BAKERY PRODUCTS (FRESH)
Sub Class Description
15 Bread, Rolls, etc. (including Brown and Serve Items)
30 Cakes, Cookies, and Pastries
45 Doughnuts, Fried Pies, Bagels, etc.
54 Pizzas
60 Taco Shells and Tortillas



CLASS 380


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FOODS: DAIRY PRODUCTS (FRESH)
Sub Class Description
10 Butter
15 Cottage Cheese
30 Cream, All Types
33 Desserts, Milk Based (Not Otherwise Classified)
35 Eggnog and Mix
45 Ice Cream
50 Ice Milk
60 Mellorine
75 Milk, All Types
80 Sherbert
90 Yogurt



CLASS 385


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FOODS, FROZEN
Sub Class Description
06 Bread
12 Cakes, Cookies, Dough, Pastries, etc.
14 Coffee
18 Desserts (Except Cake and Pastry)
30 Eggs
42 Entrees, Meat (Includes Beef and Pork)
44 Entrees, Poultry
46 Entrees, Seafood
47 Entrees, Specialty (Including Corn Dogs, Lasagne, Mexican Food, Etc.)
48 Fruits
54 Juices
56 Pancakes and Waffles
57 Pizzas
58 Pretzels, Soft Frozen
64 Salad Mixes, Frozen
65 Sandwiches, Ready-Made
66 Seafood, Freeze Dried (Not Entrees)
67 Seafood, Frozen (Not Entrees)
84 Soups
96 Vegetables



CLASS 390


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FOODS: PERISHABLE
Sub Class Description
05 Casings, Meat, All Types
07 Cheese
21 Eggs, Fresh
28 Fruits, Fresh
35 Ice
42 Ice, Dry
49 Meat: Cured, Fresh, and Frozen
56 Oleomargarine
63 Poultry, Dressed
68 Salad Mix, Fresh
70 Seafood, Fresh
75 Shortening (Except Vegetable) and Lard
77 Tamales, Fresh
84 Vegetables, Fresh
91 Water, Drinking (including Distilled)



CLASS 393


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FOODS: STAPLE GROCERY AND GROCER«S MISCELLANEOUS
Sub Class Description
03 Breading
04 Bread Mixes, All Types
05 Cones, Ice Cream
10 Chips, All Types
30 Beverages, Thirst Quenching, w/Electrolyte
31 Baby Foods, Canned
32 Baking Powder
33 Beverage Base (Not Fountain)
34 Candy, Confectionery and Marshmallows
35 Cereals, Ready-to-Eat
36 Cereals, Uncooked
37 Cocoa and Chocolate
38 Coconut
39 Coffee Extender
40 Coffee, Instant (Regular and Decaffeinated)
41 Coffee, Whole Bean and Ground
42 Cornstarch, Cooking
43 Crackers and Cookies, Packaged
44 Cream Substitute and Other Non-Dairy Items
45 Curing Compounds, Meat
46 Desserts: Packaged, Canned, and Mixes (Includes Cake Mixes, Gelatins, Etc.)
47 Diet Foods, All Types (Also See CLASS 271-28)
48 Dressings, Condiments, Sauces, and Gravies
49 Eggs and Meringue, Powdered
50 Extracts, Flavoring, and Food Coloring
51 Flour
52 Flour, Binder
53 Fruits, Vegetables, and Full Meal Entrees, Dehydrated
54 Fruits, Canned
55 Fruits, Dried
56 Grocers« Miscellaneous Items: Candies, Matches, Meal Kits, Toothpicks, Etc.
57 Honey
58 Ice Cream Mix, Emulsifiers, and Stabilizers
59 Jams, Jellies, and Preserves
60 Juices, Fruit and Vegetable (Not Frozen)
61 Pasta (Including Macaroni, Noodles, and Spaghetti)
62 Meal, Corn
63 Meat and Meat Products, Canned
64 Milk, Evaporated and Condensed
65 Milk, Powdered
66 Mincemeat
67 Nuts, Edible
68 Peanut Butter
69 Pickles, Relishes, and Olives
70 Protein Food Supplement
71 Popcorn
72 Rice
73 Salt, Table
74 Seafood, Canned
75 Shortening and Oil, Vegetable
76 Soda, Baking
77 Soft Drinks
78 Soup, Soup Base, and Entree Mixes, Canned and Dehydrated
79 Soy Products: Extender, Flour, Grits, etc.
80 Spices and Seasonings (To Include Seasoned Salt and Pepper)
81 Sugar and Sweeteners
82 Syrups and Molasses (Except Fountain)
83 Syrups, Fountain
84 Tea (Not Instant)
85 Tea, Instant
86 Vegetables, Canned
87 Vegetables, Dried, Beans, Peas, etc.
88 Vinegar
89 Wheat Germ
90 Yeast



CLASS 395


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FORMS, CONTINUOUS: COMPUTER PAPER, FORM LABEL
Sub Class Description
15 Binders and Documentation Folders (For Continuous Forms)
25 Continuous Form Labels, Pressure Sensitive, Custom
27 Continuous Form Labels, Pressure Sensitive, Stock
29 Continuous Forms, Carbon Interleaved
30 Continuous Forms, Custom
40 Continuous Forms, Carbonless Paper (Chemical Transfer)
50 Continuous Forms (Computer Paper), Stock (Including Blank, Ruled, and Tinted)
51 Continuous Forms and Continuous Form Data Binders, Recycled
70 Snap-Out Forms, Carbon Interleaved
80 Snap-Out Forms, Carbonless Paper (Chemical Transfer)

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