HSICDATA
HSIC V2.0Subclass

460424Wholesale of china, earthenware and glassware

陶瓷及玻璃製品批發

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 distribution of various products made from china, earthenware, and glass. It includes items such as cooking utensils, domestic glassware, flower pots, and vases, catering to both household and commercial needs.

This classification includes

  • cooking utensils made of china and porcelain, wholesale
  • domestic glassware, wholesale
  • earthen cooking utensils, wholesale
  • earthen flower pots, wholesale
  • earthen pot for cooking, wholesale
  • earthen vase, wholesale
  • flower pots made of china, wholesale
  • glass bottles, wholesale
  • glass cooking utensils, wholesale
  • glass cups, wholesale
  • glass flower pots, wholesale
  • glass sheetings, wholesale
  • glass, wholesale
  • mirror, 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

This activity involves wholesale trading, which may allow for offshore contracts. However, the nature of the products often ties the business to local customers and suppliers, limiting the feasibility of qualifying for non-taxable treatment.

Business registration wording

Suggested business nature for this activity

English

WHOLESALE OF CHINA, EARTHENWARE AND GLASSWARE

45/60 characters

Chinese 中文

陶瓷及玻璃製品批發

9/30 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 wholesale?

Yes, a business registration certificate is required for wholesale activities in Hong Kong.

What are the tax implications?

Profits from wholesale activities are subject to Hong Kong profits tax unless qualifying for offshore treatment.

Can I operate this business remotely?

Yes, but ensure contracts are negotiated offshore to enhance offshore feasibility.

Incorporate in Hong Kong

Starting a wholesale of china, earthenware and glassware 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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