HSICDATA
HSIC V2.0Subclass

231000Manufacture of glass, glass fibre and glass products

玻璃、玻璃纖維及玻璃產品的製造

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 activity encompasses the manufacturing processes involved in producing various glass products, including decorative articles, domestic glassware, and specialized items such as fibreglass and glass tubes. It also includes activities like glass cutting, polishing, and the production of glass components for lighting fixtures.

This classification includes

  • decorative articles of glass, manufacturing
  • domestic glassware, manufacturing
  • fibreglass helmet, manufacturing
  • fibreglass, manufacturing
  • glass bottle for bottling purposes, manufacturing
  • glass cutting
  • glass lampshade, manufacturing
  • glass marbles, manufacturing
  • glass polishing
  • glass sheetings, manufacturing
  • glass tubes, manufacturing
  • glassware and glass parts for lighting fixtures, manufacturing
  • glassware for lighting purpose (without electrical fittings), manufacturing
  • heat treatment on glass
  • inners for vacuum vessels (excluding complete vacuum flask), manufacturing
  • laboratory glassware, manufacturing
  • glassware n.e.c., manufacturing

Classified elsewhere

These activities look similar but belong under different codes.

  • fibre optic cable for data transmission, manufacturing
  • fibreglass furniture and fixtures, manufacturing
  • fibreglass helmet, manufacturing
  • glass toys, manufacturing
  • glass yarn, spinning or weaving
  • lenses for camera, manufacturing
  • lenses for optical microscopes, binoculars and telescopes, manufacturing
  • lenses for spectacles, manufacturing
  • syringes and other medical laboratory instruments, manufacturing

Licences and approvals

What this activity needs to operate

No sector-specific licence applies to this activity. It can be set up as a standard Hong Kong company without extra regulatory approvals. Premises-based or product-based permits can still apply case by case; Emerhub confirms the exact position during scoping.

Offshore profits claim feasibility

Low

The manufacture of glass and glass products typically requires physical premises and equipment in Hong Kong. Additionally, the products are often sold to local customers or require local distribution, making the activity inherently tied to Hong Kong.

Business registration wording

Suggested business nature for this activity

English

MANUFACTURE OF GLASS AND GLASS PRODUCTS

39/60 characters

Chinese 中文

玻璃及玻璃產品製造

9/30 characters

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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 calendar

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a license to manufacture glass?

Yes, you may need specific licenses depending on the type of glass products you manufacture.

What are the tax implications for my business?

Profits from manufacturing activities in Hong Kong are subject to local corporate tax.

Can I export all my products?

Yes, you can export your products, but ensure compliance with local regulations and standards.

Incorporate in Hong Kong

Starting a manufacture of glass, glass fibre and glass products 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.

Start incorporation with Emerhub