Hong Kong barcodes application is one of the intellectual property services provided by Tannet. We provides international trade barcodes application. Barcodes not only helps automate data input process in order to eliminate human error and streamline procedures, but also connects all the parties along the supply chain. In short words, it make doing business much more efficient for entrepreneurs and enterprises.
Hong Kong brands and products have long been renowned for their high quality and safety. A barcode starting with the prefix 489 means that it is issued by GS1 Hong Kong, and that this product is operated by a Hong Kong-registered company. It will more easily facilitate companies to win the consumers’ heart, boost brand value and consumer confidence.
Q: Who are eligible to apply for Hong Kong barcodes?
Producers, sellers and service providers who have acquired a business licence and other relevant business qualification certificates in accordance with the law are eligible to apply for a company prefix. This means that individuals cannot apply for barcode.
Q: What are the required materials for Hong Kong barcodes application?
The information required for Hong Kong barcodes application are quite simple. Generally, you need to provide the following materials:
1. Valid business registration license of Hong Kong company;
2. Company stamp;
3. Application form;
4. Product catalog.
Q: How to apply for Hong Kong barcodes registration?
To apply for barcode in Hong Kong, China, we must first join the GS1 Hong Kong to become a member. GS1 Hong Kong is the designated agency of EAN International which is eligible to assign EAN·UCC international code（also called e-ID). The time required for application is about 10 to 15 working days.
Q: Why get the barcodes registered?
Leading retailers, both overseas and local, have long been using barcodes. Not only do barcodes help them speed up the checkout process, they also optimize inventory management. To connect with these renowned retailers, companies have to obtain barcodes for their products. Also, barcodes are required to sell the products on major e- commerce platforms.
Contact Us
If you have further inquires, please do not hesitate to contact Tannet at anytime, anywhere by simply visiting Tannet’s website english.tannet-group.com, or calling Hong Kong hotline at 852-27826888 or China hotline at 86-755-82143422, or emailing to 2355735242@hotmail.com. You are also welcome to visit our office situated in 16/F, Taiyangdao Bldg 2020, Dongmen Rd South, Luohu, Shenzhen, China.
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