452406Import for wholesale of household linen, drapery, carpets, rugs and allied products
日用寢具織品、帳幔、地氈、圍氈及同類製品進口批發
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 various household textile products, including bed sheets, bedspreads, towels, drapery, carpets, rugs, and fabrics used for making curtains or furniture. It encompasses a range of allied products that are essential for home furnishing and decoration.
This classification includes
- bed sheets, import for wholesale
- bedspread, import for wholesale
- carpets, import for wholesale
- drapery, import for wholesale
- fabrics for making curtain or furniture, import for wholesale
- pillow case, import for wholesale
- rugs, import for wholesale
- table cloth, import for wholesale
- towel, import for wholesale
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- wallpaper, 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 and wholesaling household products, which are typically sold to local retailers or consumers. The contracts are usually negotiated and concluded within Hong Kong, making it less feasible for offshore tax treatment.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
IMPORT FOR WHOLESALE OF HOUSEHOLD LINEN AND RUGS
48/60 characters
Chinese 中文
日用寢具織品及地氈批發
11/30 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 specific license for importing textiles?
Yes, you may need an import license depending on the type of textiles and their origin.
What are the tax implications for wholesale activities?
Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, as they are conducted within the territory.
Can I operate this business from a virtual office?
Yes, you can operate from a virtual office, but ensure compliance with local regulations and licensing requirements.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a import for wholesale of household linen, drapery, carpets, rugs and allied 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.
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