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(活力中国调研行)海南自贸港高质量发展:锚定封关,海关如何助力?
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-22 11:35

Core Viewpoint - The Hainan Free Trade Port is set to officially start its full island customs closure operation on December 18, 2025, aiming to establish a customs supervision special area with a focus on liberalization and convenience policies [1] Policy Implementation - Since the release of the "Overall Plan for the Construction of Hainan Free Trade Port" in June 2020, Haikou Customs has been optimizing regulatory services to ensure the effective implementation of Hainan's free trade port policies, significantly reducing operational costs for enterprises [1] - The customs has expanded zero-tariff policies for raw materials, self-use production equipment, and operational vehicles, achieving a cumulative import value of 25.5 billion yuan and tax reductions of 4.9 billion yuan, benefiting 558 enterprises [2] Industry Support - The customs has implemented a processing value-added tax exemption policy across the island, with 129 registered enterprises and 51 actively conducting business, leading to a cumulative domestic sales value of 10.9 billion yuan and tax exemptions of 850 million yuan, positively impacting industries such as pharmaceuticals and jewelry [2] - In the Boao Lecheng "Medical Special Zone," customs has ensured the implementation of zero-tariff policies for drugs and medical devices, with an import value of 22.5 million yuan and tax reductions of 2.947 million yuan [2][4] Smart Supervision Model - Post-closure, customs will emphasize trade freedom and convenience, innovating regulatory models to achieve efficient and precise supervision, aligning with the characteristics of a free trade port [5] - The customs has simplified the declaration process for zero-tariff goods, reducing the number of declaration items from 105 to 33, facilitating faster customs clearance and further lowering costs for enterprises [5][8] Integration of Policies and Industries - Haikou Customs is developing ten supporting systems based on customs supervision methods and processing value-added tax collection methods, ensuring stable and efficient operations at the "second-line ports" after the full island closure [9] - Adjustments to the processing value-added tax exemption policy have been made to lower the threshold for enterprises and expand the range of imported materials, enhancing market vitality and competitiveness for Hainan enterprises [9]