海南离岛免税购物金额超2000亿 自贸港全岛封关运作进入“倒计时”

Core Insights - The Hainan Free Trade Port is set to fully commence operations by December 2025, attracting global market attention for its potential business opportunities [1][3] - Hainan has become a key area for duty-free shopping in China, with duty-free sales accounting for over 8% of the global duty-free market [1] - Since the implementation of the new duty-free shopping policy on July 1, 2020, the total duty-free shopping amount has exceeded 200 billion yuan, with 30 million shoppers participating [1][4] Policy Developments - Following the announcement of the closure date, various government departments have released policies regarding tax arrangements for goods post-closure, enhancing trade liberalization and facilitation in Hainan [1] - The "Zero Tariff" policy for imported goods and other supportive measures have been introduced to ensure smooth implementation of the closure operations [1][2] Duty-Free Shopping Enhancements - The annual duty-free shopping limit for travelers has been raised from 30,000 yuan to 100,000 yuan, and the number of duty-free product categories has increased from 38 to 45 [3] - Innovations in customs supervision, such as the "concentrated + automatic" review model and drone delivery, have been implemented to expedite the process of duty-free goods reaching consumers [3][5] Consumer Experience Improvements - Hainan's duty-free stores are enhancing the shopping experience by integrating cultural, sports, and tourism elements, and offering various promotional activities [5] - New shopping formats, such as "duty-free blind boxes" and health-focused shopping experiences, are being introduced to attract consumers [4][5]