HSICDATA
HSIC V2.0Subclass

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

Medium

While 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

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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 calendar

Frequently 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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