ISRC Codes in Hong Kong

About ISRC in Hong Kong

Hong Kong has a long-established Cantopop industry and remains an important regional music hub. IFPI Hong Kong Group serves as the national ISRC agency for Hong Kong-based labels and producers. The HK prefix identifies recordings issued in Hong Kong.

National ISRC Agency

How to Get an ISRC in Hong Kong

1. Contact the national ISRC agency: IFPI Hong Kong Group
2. Apply for a registrant code — you will receive a unique 3-character alphanumeric code
3. Once approved, you can assign ISRCs to your recordings using your registrant code
4. Each ISRC you assign will start with HK followed by your registrant code
5. Many digital distributors (DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, etc.) can also assign ISRCs on your behalf

Example HK ISRC Format

An ISRC assigned in Hong Kong follows this format:

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