452426Import for wholesale of cooking and kitchen utensils, other than electrical
非電動的煮食及廚房用具進口批發
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 non-electrical cooking and kitchen utensils. It includes a variety of items such as chopsticks, cutlery, dinner sets, and various types of stoves and cooking utensils used in food preparation.
This classification includes
- chopsticks, import for wholesale
- cooking utensils, import for wholesale
- cutlery, import for wholesale
- dinner set of spoons, forks and knives, import for wholesale
- gas cooker for campers, import for wholesale
- gas cooker for hot pot, import for wholesale
- kerosene stoves, import for wholesale
- kitchen utensils, 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 import and wholesale of kitchen utensils can be conducted offshore, the activity is often tied to local customers and requires physical presence in Hong Kong for distribution. Contracts are typically negotiated with local retailers or businesses.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
IMPORT FOR WHOLESALE OF COOKING AND KITCHEN UTENSILS
52/60 characters
Chinese 中文
非電動的煮食及廚房用具進口批發
15/30 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 importing kitchen utensils?
Yes, you may need to comply with local regulations and obtain necessary permits for importing kitchen utensils.
What are the tax implications for wholesale activities?
Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax. However, if structured correctly, offshore profits may qualify for non-taxable treatment.
Can I operate this business from outside Hong Kong?
Yes, but you must ensure compliance with local laws and regulations regarding import and wholesale activities in Hong Kong.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a import for wholesale of cooking and kitchen utensils, other than electrical 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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