Which Nice Classification Class Are Hardware and Metal Fittings In?

Locks, keys, hinges, and general metal hardware fall under Class 6, which covers common metals, metal building materials, and small metal ironmongery items.

Why this is separate from tools and furniture

Class 6 is about metal as a material and metal fittings as a category — not tools used to work with metal, and not finished products made predominantly of other materials. Manually-operated tools like wrenches and screwdrivers fall under Class 8 instead (see our power tools entry for the related split between power and hand tools). Finished furniture, even furniture with metal legs or frames, is generally classified under Class 20 as furniture rather than Class 6, since the finished product's function — furniture — takes priority over its raw material.

Where hardware brands often need a second class

A hardware manufacturer that also sells metal building materials like structural beams or roofing sheets stays within Class 6 alongside general building materials, but a brand running its own hardware retail stores needs Class 35 for the retail service, in addition to Class 6 for the products themselves.

Try the Nice Classification Finder for a suggestion based on your specific product range, or see the full Nice Classification guide for all 45 classes.

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