12月18日启动！海南自贸港全岛封关释放4个对外开放信号

Core Points - The Hainan Free Trade Port will officially start its full island closure operation on December 18, 2023, as announced by the National Development and Reform Commission [1][3] - The choice of December 18 is symbolic, marking the anniversary of the 1978 Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee, which initiated China's reform and opening-up [3] - The closure is intended to enhance international connectivity and attract global quality resources, promoting high-quality development of the Hainan Free Trade Port [3] Policy Measures - Implementation of a more favorable "zero tariff" policy, increasing the proportion of zero-tariff goods from 21% to 74% for "first-line" imports, allowing tax-free circulation among eligible entities on the island [3][4] - Introduction of more relaxed trade management measures, with open arrangements for certain currently prohibited or restricted imports [3] - Establishment of more convenient passage measures, utilizing existing open ports and creating ten "second-line" ports to facilitate the entry of goods into the mainland [3][4] - Adoption of a more efficient and precise regulatory model for zero-tariff goods and relaxed trade management goods, ensuring smooth implementation of the open policies [4]