107999Manufacture of other miscellaneous food products n.e.c.
其他雜項食品的製造
Why 6 digits?
HSIC subclasses are 6 digits. The first four match the international ISIC class; Hong Kong adds a two-digit local suffix for finer detail, especially across its import and export trade, so a code steps from a 4-digit class straight to a 6-digit subclass. More on the HSIC structure.
This subclass includes the manufacturing of various food products that are not classified elsewhere. It encompasses activities such as processing eggs, manufacturing jelly powder and crystal, processing sesame seeds, producing vinegar, and other miscellaneous food items like shrimp-flavoured chips and swallows' nests.
This classification includes
- cassia, sorting
- eggs, processing
- jelly powder and crystal, manufacturing
- salt processing
- sesame seeds, processing
- shrimp-flavoured chips, manufacturing
- swallows' nests, processing
- vinegar, manufacturing
Licences and approvals
What this activity needs to operate
Activities under this code trigger the following licensing regimes. Emerhub prepares and files each application on your behalf.
Food Factory Licence
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD)
Required for premises where food is prepared for sale for human consumption off the premises, under the Food Business Regulation (Cap. 132X). Covers operations such as central kitchens, takeaway food preparation, sauce and noodle making, roasted meat production and similar processing. A provisional licence option is available.
- Processing time
- FEHD guide flow: consulted departments reply within 24 working days of referral; letter of requirements issued within 7 working days of confirmation that the premises are suitable; full licence approval steps within 2 to 8 working days after compliance is confirmed
Official sourceVerified 2026-07-14
Offshore profits claim feasibility
LowThe manufacturing of food products typically requires physical premises in Hong Kong for production. Additionally, the majority of sales and distribution are likely to occur within the local market, making it difficult to qualify for offshore treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
MANUFACTURE OF MISCELLANEOUS FOOD PRODUCTS N.E.C.
49/60 characters
Chinese 中文
其他雜項食品的製造
9/30 characters
Standard compliance
Compliance every Hong Kong company shares
Beyond anything specific to this activity, every Hong Kong company handles two-tiered profits tax, the annual return (Form NAR1) within 42 days of its incorporation anniversary, audited accounts, MPF enrolment for staff, and a company secretary. Emerhub runs all of it on your behalf.
See the full Hong Kong compliance calendarFrequently asked questions
Do I need a license to manufacture food products?
Yes, you need to obtain a food business license from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.
What are the classification boundaries for food manufacturing?
Food manufacturing classifications depend on the specific products being made. Ensure your activities align with the HSIC subclass.
How is tax applied to food manufacturing profits?
Profits from food manufacturing are subject to Hong Kong profits tax unless qualifying for offshore treatment, which is unlikely for this activity.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a manufacture of other miscellaneous food products n.e.c. business in Hong Kong?
Emerhub incorporates your company, registers the business nature above with the IRD, files every licence application, and runs your company secretary and compliance calendar. You provide the documents; Emerhub handles every government interaction.
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