海南自贸港12月18日启动全岛封关运作

Core Points - The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) will officially start its full island customs closure operation on December 18, 2025, as a significant milestone in expanding openness and facilitating international trade [1][3] - The customs closure will not restrict the flow of most goods and personnel, maintaining current management practices while enhancing international connectivity [1][3] - The FTP aims to attract global high-quality resources and promote high-quality development through a series of liberalization and facilitation policies [1][3] Policy Measures - The "zero tariff" policy will be implemented, increasing the proportion of zero-tariff goods from 21% to 74% for imports from the "first line" [2] - Trade management measures will be relaxed, allowing for open arrangements for certain previously restricted imports [2] - Existing eight open ports will serve as "first line" ports for the convenient passage of eligible imported goods [2] - A high-efficiency regulatory model will be established to ensure smooth implementation of the open policies [2] Economic Impact - The actual use of foreign capital in Hainan reached 102.5 billion yuan, with an annual growth rate of 14.6% [3] - The four leading industries (tourism, modern services, high-tech, and tropical agriculture) have increased their contribution to the provincial GDP by 13.7 percentage points, now accounting for 67% [3] - The ecological environment quality in Hainan remains among the best in the country, contributing to improved living standards and life expectancy [3] Taxation and Regulation - Independent legal entities registered in the FTP will be exempt from import taxes on goods outside the taxable list, enhancing the coverage of the "zero tariff" policy [4] - The customs authority has developed regulations to ensure effective supervision of the "zero tariff" and other open policies, balancing facilitation and regulation [4] - A new list of prohibited and restricted import/export goods has been established to enhance transparency and facilitate trade [5] Trade Management - The new list significantly increases the transparency of trade management and allows for the relaxation of import restrictions on certain goods, including the cancellation of import licenses for 60 old mechanical products [5] - The FTP will allow for bonded repairs of 38 product codes, achieving the highest level of openness in this area nationwide [5]