财政部：将会同有关部门及海南省，继续抓好“零关税”等政策实施工作

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance is committed to implementing "zero tariff" policies in collaboration with relevant departments and Hainan Province, aiming to enhance policy effectiveness and promote tax system reforms to support higher levels of openness in Hainan Free Trade Port [1] Group 1: Policy Implementation and Economic Impact - The "zero tariff" policy has significantly boosted the import of goods, with a total import value of 857 million yuan since the closure of Hainan, representing a year-on-year increase of 243% [1] - Tax reductions amounting to approximately 129 million yuan have been achieved, which is a twofold increase compared to the previous period [1] - Over 10,000 enterprises have applied to benefit from the "zero tariff" policy, with more than 5,700 new foreign trade enterprises registered [1] Group 2: Industrial Development and Investment - The policy has invigorated industrial development, with 101 million yuan worth of tariff-exempt goods processed and sold to the mainland, resulting in tax reductions of 3.867 million yuan [2] - Hainan has seen an increase of 409 new foreign-funded enterprises, marking a year-on-year growth of 23.56%, with foreign direct investment totals and growth rates ranking among the top in the country [2] - Various investment projects in manufacturing and modern service industries are being established in Hainan, covering sectors such as energy, cultural tourism, and healthcare [2] Group 3: Consumer Spending and Market Growth - The policy has led to a sustained increase in consumer spending, with duty-free sales amounting to 6.28 billion yuan since the closure, and the number of shoppers reaching 981,000, reflecting year-on-year growth of 35.9% and 21% respectively [2] - The number of items purchased has also increased by 8.2%, with a notable surge in sales during the New Year holiday, reaching 712 million yuan, a substantial year-on-year increase of 128.9% [2]