海南离岛免税“升级”政策今起实施

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance, General Administration of Customs, and State Taxation Administration have jointly announced an upgrade to the duty-free shopping policy for travelers leaving Hainan, effective November 1, aimed at supporting the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port [1][4]. Group 1: Policy Adjustments - The number of duty-free product categories has been increased to 47, with new additions including pet supplies and portable musical instruments [1][2]. - Domestic products such as scarves, clothing, and ceramics can now be sold in duty-free shops, treated as exports for tax purposes [2]. - The minimum age for duty-free shopping has been raised from 16 to 18 years [3]. Group 2: Traveler Eligibility and Purchase Limits - Travelers who are 18 years or older and have purchased tickets to leave Hainan can enjoy the duty-free shopping policy, with an annual limit of 100,000 RMB for purchases [3]. - Island residents with a record of leaving the island within a calendar year can make unlimited purchases under the "immediate purchase and pick-up" method [3]. Group 3: Implementation and Impact - The new policy is expected to expand the benefits of the duty-free shopping policy, increase product supply, enhance consumer shopping experiences, and improve the sense of gain for local residents [4].