新华视点丨海南自贸港全岛封关，将带来哪些红利？

Core Insights - The full closure operation of Hainan Free Trade Port on December 18 will transform the island into a special customs supervision area, enhancing trade facilitation and economic benefits for enterprises and individuals [1][2]. Group 1: Benefits for Enterprises - The implementation of "zero tariffs" will significantly increase the number of duty-free goods, covering approximately 74% of product categories, benefiting key industries such as pharmaceuticals and high-end food processing [3]. - The number of "zero tariff" product categories will rise to about 6,600, potentially saving import equipment companies around 20% in tax costs [3]. - Upgraded processing and value-added tax exemption policies will lower the threshold for enterprises to enjoy benefits, promoting the transformation and upgrading of Hainan's manufacturing sector [4]. - The number of encouraged industries has expanded to over 1,100, including biomedicine and green building materials, allowing related companies to benefit from a 15% corporate income tax reduction [4]. Group 2: Benefits for Individuals - High-end and urgently needed talents in Hainan can benefit from personal income tax exemptions on amounts exceeding a 15% tax burden, with a more flexible residency requirement introduced [5][6]. - Recent adjustments to the duty-free shopping policy allow local residents to purchase a variety of goods without restrictions after a single departure from the island, enhancing shopping flexibility [6]. Group 3: Regional Development - The new "second-line port" for cargo has improved customs efficiency, allowing vehicles to pass through in an average of 2.5 minutes, thus enhancing logistics and trade flow [7]. - The establishment of direct shipping routes between Hainan and South America will facilitate the import and export of goods, such as tilapia and avocados, at lower costs and higher freshness [7]. - Hainan aims to become a strategic hub for economic cooperation with ASEAN, leveraging its unique geographical and policy advantages to attract global enterprises [8].