The traditional name of paint in China is paint, which is a continuous film coated on the surface of protected or decorated objects and can form firm adhesion with the coated objects. It is usually a viscous liquid made of resin, oil or emulsion, with or without pigments and fillers, and contains corresponding additives, as well as organic solvents or water. The commodity classification falls into the similar 0205 group in the second category, and the trade name is: paint (coating).

Architectural coatings are an important category of coatings. In China, the coatings used for interior walls, exterior walls, ceilings, floors and bathrooms of buildings are collectively referred to as architectural coatings. In commodity classification, it is divided into similar groups of 19 19 12, and the trade name is: paint (building material).

Paint (paint) and paint (building materials) are similar commodities. As long as one of them is registered and protected, the other will be protected. When applying for specific registration, the application category will be determined according to the use of the goods.