海南自贸港封关顺利推进 各项准备基本就绪

Core Viewpoint - The Hainan Free Trade Port is progressing smoothly towards its closure, with all preparations nearly complete for the full island closure operation set to begin on December 18, 2023 [1][4]. Group 1: Closure Preparation - The overall progress of the Hainan Free Trade Port's closure tasks is reported to be smooth, with basic readiness achieved for the upcoming operations [1]. - The trial operation of the "second line" ports began on September 15, 2023, providing a unified channel for cargo trucks to exit the island, which supports the closure operation [3]. - Infrastructure and inspection facilities at the eight open ports and ten "second line" ports have been largely completed, with 64 anti-smuggling enforcement stations operational [3]. Group 2: Policy Features - The zero-tariff policy for imported goods will be more favorable, with the proportion of zero-tariff items reaching 74% for "first line" imports [3]. - Trade management measures will be more relaxed, allowing for open arrangements for certain currently prohibited or restricted imports [3]. - The passage measures will be more convenient, allowing for direct release of eligible imported goods and innovative measures for goods entering the mainland [3]. - The regulatory model will be more efficient and precise, implementing low-intervention, high-efficiency supervision for zero-tariff and relaxed trade management goods [3]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The full island closure operation marks the beginning of a new phase of open development for the Hainan Free Trade Port, which is a long-term task [4]. - Hainan is continuously expanding its openness and improving its policy system to build a new open economic system, aiming to become a significant gateway for China's new era of opening up [5].