452404Import for wholesale of wearing apparel
服裝進口批發
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 various types of wearing apparel, including garments such as outerwear, evening dresses, sportswear, and accessories like gloves and hats. It encompasses a wide range of clothing items, excluding those with embroidery, and includes specific categories like cerements and raincoats.
This classification includes
- cerements, import for wholesale
- clothing without embroidery, import for wholesale
- evening dress, import for wholesale
- furcoat, import for wholesale
- garments, import for wholesale
- gloves (except plastic and rubber gloves), import for wholesale
- hats, import for wholesale
- leather belt, import for wholesale
- outerwear, import for wholesale
- raincoats, import for wholesale
- socks, import for wholesale
- sports wear, import for wholesale
- stockings, import for wholesale
- suits, import for wholesale
- underwear, import for wholesale
- wedding gown, import for wholesale
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- embroidered garments, import for wholesale
- plastic gloves, import for wholesale
- rubber gloves, import for wholesale
- sports footwear, import for wholesale
- sports goods, 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
MediumWhile the importation of wearing apparel can involve offshore contracts, the nature of the business often requires physical presence in Hong Kong for warehousing and distribution. Additionally, many customers may be based in Hong Kong, which ties the activity to the local market.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
IMPORT FOR WHOLESALE OF WEARING APPAREL
39/60 characters
Chinese 中文
服裝進口批發
6/30 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 apparel?
Yes, you may need an import license depending on the type of apparel and compliance with local regulations.
What are the tax implications for wholesale imports?
Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, but there may be deductions for business expenses.
Can I operate this business from outside Hong Kong?
While you can negotiate contracts offshore, physical operations and customer interactions typically require a presence in Hong Kong.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a import for wholesale of wearing apparel 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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