财政部：海南自贸港“零关税”等政策取得积极成效

Core Insights - The Hainan Free Trade Port has officially launched its full island closure on December 18 last year, with significant positive outcomes from the "zero tariff" policy in promoting goods exports, industrial development, and enhancing consumer activity [1] Group 1: Impact on Trade - The "zero tariff" policy allows for the exemption of import duties, value-added tax, and consumption tax on imported goods, significantly reducing import costs for enterprises and facilitating trade liberalization [1] - As of January 27, 2026, the value of imported "zero tariff" goods reached 857 million yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 243%, covering various industries such as chemicals, mineral products manufacturing, and healthcare [1] - Tax reductions amounted to approximately 129 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 200%, with over 10,000 enterprises applying for the benefits of the "zero tariff" policy [1] Group 2: Industrial Development - The "zero tariff" goods and their processed products can circulate among beneficiaries without import taxes, combined with the processing value-added tax exemption policy, which encourages enterprises to retain production in Hainan, extending the industrial chain and enhancing value [2] - As of January 27, 2026, the value of processed goods exported from Hainan to the mainland under the tax exemption reached 101 million yuan, with tax reductions of 3.867 million yuan [2] - The province saw the establishment of 409 new foreign-funded enterprises, a year-on-year increase of 23.56%, with foreign direct investment totals and growth rates ranking among the top in the country [2] Group 3: Consumer Activity - The operational closure has facilitated the aggregation of people and logistics in Hainan, further amplifying the effects of the offshore duty-free policy, becoming a strong growth driver for tourism consumption [2] - As of January 27, 2026, the sales amount for offshore duty-free shopping reached 6.28 billion yuan, with 981,000 shoppers and 4.6 million items purchased, representing year-on-year increases of 35.9%, 21%, and 8.2% respectively [2] - During the New Year holiday period, offshore duty-free sales amounted to 712 million yuan, showing a substantial year-on-year growth of 128.9% [2]