451499Export trading of household goods n.e.c.
其他家庭用品出口貿易
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 covers the export trading of various household goods that are not classified elsewhere. It includes items such as brushes, combs, fire extinguishers, artificial flowers, promotional gift items, hair nets, knife sharpeners, lampshades, foam rubber lunch boxes, matches, and mops.
This classification includes
- brushes for records, export trading
- comb and brush (except plastic), export trading
- drying agent, export trading
- fire extinguisher, export trading
- flower of ribbon, artificial, export trading
- gift items for business promotion, export trading
- hair-net, export trading
- knife sharpener stone, export trading
- lampshade, export trading
- lunch box made of foam rubber, export trading
- matches, export trading
- mop, export trading
- needles for hand-knitting, export trading
- packing material, export trading
- perambulator (baby carriages), export trading
- photographs of movie star, export trading
- shoe wax and polish, export trading
- smoke detector, export trading
- sponge, export trading
- toothpick, export trading
- vacuum flasks, export trading
- wig, export trading
- ornaments for hair, other than plastic, export trading
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
MediumWhile export trading can be conducted offshore, many contracts are negotiated and concluded in Hong Kong. Additionally, the nature of household goods trading often involves local suppliers and logistics, which ties the activity to Hong Kong.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
EXPORT TRADING OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS N.E.C.
40/60 characters
Chinese 中文
其他家庭用品出口貿易
10/30 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 for export trading?
No specific license is required for export trading of household goods in Hong Kong.
How is tax treated for export trading?
Profits from export trading are generally not subject to Hong Kong profits tax if the trading is conducted offshore.
What are the operational requirements?
You need to register your business and maintain proper records of transactions and contracts.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a export trading of household goods 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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