《工人日报》关注：海南自贸港封关运作满月，政策红利正从“纸面”落到“地面”

Core Insights - Hainan Free Trade Port has successfully transitioned from policy design to practical implementation, marking a smooth start and positive initial outcomes in its first month of operation [1][14]. Policy Implementation and Economic Impact - The core policy framework of the Free Trade Port has been effectively operationalized, directly benefiting the market. The "zero tariff" policy processed 53 transactions worth 7.53 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 38.9%, resulting in a tax reduction of 1.09 billion yuan, an increase of 194.6% [2][15]. - The processing and value-added tax exemption policy recorded 214 transactions, a growth of 37.2%, with a total value of 85.87 million yuan, leading to a tax exemption of 3.32 million yuan [2][15]. - The successful management of the restricted and prohibited list has completed its first transaction, valued at 347,000 yuan, indicating the effective establishment of a liberalized and facilitated trade system characterized by "zero tariffs" [2][15]. Customs Efficiency and Trade Volume - Customs have optimized regulatory models, allowing for smoother operations at ports. The average customs clearance time has been reduced by 27%. In the first month, the total import and export value at open ports reached 16.368 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.6% [3][15]. - The number of inbound and outbound travelers reached 289,100, with an average of 9,300 daily, marking a growth of 31.3%. Notably, the daily average of visa-free foreign visitors increased by 64.3% [3][15]. Market Dynamics and Business Growth - The implementation of the Free Trade Port policies has significantly stimulated market vitality, with 26,800 new business entities established in the first month, including 21,000 new companies, a year-on-year increase of 16.42% [4][15]. - The number of newly established foreign-funded enterprises reached 331, a growth of 13%, reflecting international confidence in the Free Trade Port's prospects [4][15]. - The duty-free shopping market has seen robust growth, with sales amounting to 4.86 billion yuan, a year-on-year surge of 46.8%, and the number of shoppers reaching 745,000, an increase of 30.2% [4][15]. Future Outlook - The Hainan provincial government plans to continue focusing on trade and investment liberalization, further optimizing the port business environment and innovating regulatory models to enhance service efficiency [5][15].