海南自贸港12月18日正式启动封关 将实施更加优惠的货物“零关税”政策

Core Points - The official announcement states that the Hainan Free Trade Port will officially start its customs closure on December 18, 2025, allowing for a more favorable "zero tariff" policy on goods [2][3] - The proportion of "zero tariff" goods will increase from 21% to 74%, covering approximately 6,600 tariff items [2][3] - The customs closure is a significant milestone in the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port and is expected to enhance the level of trade liberalization and facilitation [2][4] Tax and Customs Policy - The new tax policies will be implemented from the date of customs closure, integrating existing "zero tariff" policies into the new framework [3][4] - The processing value-added exemption from tariffs will have lowered thresholds and expanded benefits, catering to the production needs of local enterprises [4][5] - The customs authority will develop a regulatory framework to ensure efficient and precise supervision of goods entering and exiting the Hainan Free Trade Port [4][5] Future Developments - The customs authority will continuously improve the customs supervision model in line with the operational needs of the Hainan Free Trade Port [5] - The Ministry of Finance plans to deepen tax reforms to ensure sustained policy strength and the continuous release of policy dividends [5] - The construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port is viewed as a new starting point for further opening up and enhancing the policy system to align with high-level free trade port standards [5]