海南自贸港封关将迎“满月” 日均2.4万人在海南免税购物

Core Viewpoint - The Hainan Free Trade Port has successfully implemented its closure operation, leading to significant economic benefits, including increased foreign trade and a surge in duty-free shopping activity [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Effects - Since the closure operation began, customs have regulated 18,000 tons of goods under the "first line" customs clearance model, with zero-tariff imports valued at 460 million yuan and duty-free sales amounting to 6.2128 million yuan [1]. - Local enterprises, hospitals, and research institutions have benefited from zero-tariff materials and equipment, while tourism and transportation sectors have enjoyed zero-tariff operational vehicles [1]. Group 2: Increased Business Attraction - The closure has attracted a significant number of businesses, with 4,709 new foreign trade enterprises registered in Hainan, equating to the total number of registrations in a quarter of 2024 [2]. - The total number of registered foreign trade enterprises in Hainan has exceeded 100,000 [2]. - Hainan's foreign trade has seen rapid growth, with total goods trade imports and exports reaching 21.42 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.6%, with imports and exports growing by 13.3% and 31.6%, respectively [2]. Group 3: Duty-Free Shopping Growth - The categories of duty-free goods have expanded from 45 to 47, now including electronic products such as digital cameras and drones [2]. - The number of duty-free shoppers has reached 585,000, with total spending of 3.89 billion yuan, reflecting year-on-year increases of 32.4% and 49.6%, respectively [2]. - On average, 24,000 people are shopping duty-free daily in Hainan, with daily spending totaling 160 million yuan, surpassing pre-closure levels [2].