452399Import for wholesale of specialised food n.e.c.
其他專門食品進口批發
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 involves the wholesale importation of specialized food items that are not classified elsewhere. It includes a variety of products such as traditional festival foods, beverages like carbonated and distilled water, and specific ingredients like dried fungus and royal jelly.
This classification includes
- Chinese New Year pudding, import for wholesale
- Chinese dumplings for the Dragon Boat Festival, import for wholesale
- carbonated water, import for wholesale
- dim sum, frozen or uncooked, import for wholesale
- distilled and mineral water, import for wholesale
- distilled water, import for wholesale
- dried fungus, import for wholesale
- herbal tortoise jelly, import for wholesale
- rice cake, import for wholesale
- royal jelly, import for wholesale
- salt, edible, import for wholesale
- shrimp-flavoured chips, import for wholesale
- swallows' nests, import for wholesale
- tonic food, import for wholesale
- uncooked vegetarian food, import for wholesale
- vermicelli (bean thread), import for wholesale
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
LowThis activity involves importing specialized food products for wholesale distribution within Hong Kong. The contracts are typically negotiated and concluded in Hong Kong, and the products are sold to local customers, making the activity inherently tied to the local market.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
IMPORT FOR WHOLESALE OF SPECIALISED FOOD N.E.C.
47/60 characters
Chinese 中文
其他專門食品進口批發
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 to import food?
Yes, you need to comply with food safety regulations and may require specific licenses for importing food products.
What are the tax implications for wholesale food imports?
Profits from wholesale food imports are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, as the activity is conducted locally.
Are there restrictions on the types of food I can import?
Yes, certain food items may have restrictions or require special permits based on health and safety regulations.
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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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