海南自贸港封关首月离岛免税销售48.6亿元

Core Insights - Hainan Free Trade Port has successfully operated under full closure for one month, with smooth and efficient customs clearance and stable overall operations since its closure on December 18, 2025 [1] Group 1: Customs and Trade Performance - As of January 17, 2026, Haikou Customs has supervised "zero tariff" goods worth 750 million yuan and processed value-added goods exempt from tariffs worth 85.867 million yuan [1] - The first month of operation saw a significant performance in the duty-free market, with total duty-free shopping amounting to 4.86 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 46.8% [1] - The number of shoppers reached 745,000, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 30.2%, while the number of items purchased increased by 14.6% to 3.494 million [1] Group 2: Policy Adjustments and Market Impact - Starting from November 1, 2025, the Hainan duty-free policy was adjusted, increasing the number of duty-free product categories from 45 to 47, now including digital photography equipment and mini drones [1] - The policy expansion allows departing travelers to enjoy duty-free shopping, which has directly boosted the proportion of international tourists participating in duty-free shopping [1] - The tourism development bureau of Sanya reported a notable increase in visitors from major European and American countries since the implementation of the closure, marking a significant highlight for the year [1]