452631Import for wholesale of scientific and professional instruments (excl. medical and dental instruments)
科學及專業儀器進口批發(醫療及牙科儀器除外)
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 scientific and professional instruments, excluding those used in medical and dental fields. It includes a range of equipment such as electronic control devices, testing equipment, industrial safety instruments, land surveying tools, marine electronics, meteorological instruments, radar systems, and weighing apparatus for scientific purposes.
This classification includes
- electronic control and instrumentation devices, import for wholesale
- electronic signalling system, import for wholesale
- electronic testing equipment, import for wholesale
- industrial safety equipment, import for wholesale
- land surveying equipment, import for wholesale
- marine electronic equipment, import for wholesale
- meteorological instruments, import for wholesale
- radar equipment, import for wholesale
- rain gauge, import for wholesale
- ultrasonic cleaner, import for wholesale
- weighing apparatus for scientific use, 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
MediumThis activity involves importing scientific instruments, which typically requires contracts negotiated in Hong Kong. The nature of wholesale activities often ties the business to local customers and premises, limiting offshore treatment eligibility.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
IMPORT FOR WHOLESALE OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS
46/60 characters
Chinese 中文
科學及專業儀器進口批發
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 license for import?
Yes, you may need to obtain an import license depending on the specific instruments you plan to import.
What are the tax implications?
Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax, as they are typically conducted within the territory.
How do I classify my business?
Your business can be classified under HSIC subclass 452631 for importing scientific instruments for wholesale.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a import for wholesale of scientific and professional instruments (excl. medical and dental instruments) 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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