452633Import for wholesale of medical, health and hospital equipment and supplies
醫療、衛生及醫院設備與用品進口批發
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 medical, health, and hospital equipment and supplies. It includes items such as surgical instruments, dental supplies, first-aid kits, and physiotherapy equipment, ensuring that healthcare providers have access to essential tools and materials.
This classification includes
- bandage, import for wholesale
- dental equipment and supplies, import for wholesale
- first-aid box with medical supplies, import for wholesale
- medical equipment and supplies, import for wholesale
- physiotherapy equipment and supplies, import for wholesale
- scalpel, import for wholesale
- surgical equipment and supplies, import for wholesale
- tweezers for medical use, import for wholesale
Classified elsewhere
These activities look similar but belong under different codes.
- drugs and pharmaceuticals, 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 some contracts may be negotiated offshore, the nature of importing medical supplies often requires a physical presence in Hong Kong for distribution. Additionally, customers are typically local hospitals and clinics, which ties the activity closely to the Hong Kong market.
Business registration wording
Suggested business nature for this activity
English
IMPORT FOR WHOLESALE OF MEDICAL, HEALTH AND HOSPITAL
52/60 characters
Chinese 中文
醫療衛生及醫院設備進口批發
13/30 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 special license to import medical supplies?
Yes, you need to apply for a relevant import license from the Department of Health.
What are the tax implications for wholesale activities?
Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax unless qualifying for offshore treatment.
Are there specific regulations for medical equipment?
Yes, medical equipment must comply with local safety and quality standards set by the authorities.
Incorporate in Hong Kong
Starting a import for wholesale of medical, health and hospital equipment and supplies 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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