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12月18日,海南自贸港将迈入全岛封关运作新阶段。封关并非封岛,而是将海南岛建成海关监管特殊区域, 通过"一线放开、二线管住、岛内自由"的政策制度,释放多重发展红利,惠及企业、个人与区域经济。 企业享惠门槛降低 封关后,海南自贸港企业将迎来政策红利集中释放。"零关税"商品税目将增至约6600个,覆盖约74%的商 品,涵盖几乎所有生产设备和原材料,预计可为进口设备企业节省约20%税收成本,惠及医药、高端食品加 工等重点产业。 享惠主体也将全面扩大,基本覆盖全岛有实际进口需求的各类企事业单位。此前,正大(海南)兴隆咖啡产 业开发有限公司已通过"零关税"原辅料清单扩容政策,进口咖啡豆加工后出口海外,政策红利加速向实体 经济渗透。 加工增值免关税政策同步升级,进一步降低企业享惠门槛。洋浦中熬汤业公司项目负责人于连富表示,这 将提高企业利润,推动上游产业链协同入琼。 民生红利实惠加码 人才政策方面,在海南自贸港工作的高端人才和紧缺人才,个人所得税实际税负超过15%的部分予以免 征。今年起,183天居住时间核算方式优化,因公出差等合理离岛时间可计入,实际居住不少于90天即可享 受优惠。生物技术公司负责人贾心怡算了一笔账, ...

Core Insights - The full closure operation of Hainan Free Trade Port on December 18 will transform the island into a special customs supervision area, enhancing trade facilitation and economic benefits for enterprises and individuals [1][2]. Group 1: Benefits for Enterprises - The implementation of "zero tariffs" will significantly increase the number of duty-free goods, covering approximately 74% of product categories, benefiting key industries such as pharmaceuticals and high-end food processing [3]. - The number of "zero tariff" product categories will rise to about 6,600, potentially saving import equipment companies around 20% in tax costs [3]. - Upgraded processing and value-added tax exemption policies will lower the threshold for enterprises to enjoy benefits, promoting the transformation and upgrading of Hainan's manufacturing sector [4]. - The number of encouraged industries has expanded to over 1,100, including biomedicine and green building materials, allowing related companies to benefit from a 15% corporate income tax reduction [4]. Group 2: Benefits for Individuals - High-end and urgently needed talents in Hainan can benefit from personal income tax exemptions on amounts exceeding a 15% tax burden, with a more flexible residency requirement introduced [5][6]. - Recent adjustments to the duty-free shopping policy allow local residents to purchase a variety of goods without restrictions after a single departure from the island, enhancing shopping flexibility [6]. Group 3: Regional Development - The new "second-line port" for cargo has improved customs efficiency, allowing vehicles to pass through in an average of 2.5 minutes, thus enhancing logistics and trade flow [7]. - The establishment of direct shipping routes between Hainan and South America will facilitate the import and export of goods, such as tilapia and avocados, at lower costs and higher freshness [7]. - Hainan aims to become a strategic hub for economic cooperation with ASEAN, leveraging its unique geographical and policy advantages to attract global enterprises [8].

Core Viewpoint - The Hainan Free Trade Port will officially start its full island closure operation on December 18, 2025, which will significantly impact customs operations and trade facilitation in the region [1] Group 1: Customs Regulation and Policy - The customs operation will implement a policy characterized by "one line" being open for free movement of goods, while "two lines" will be managed more strictly, enhancing the precision and efficiency of customs supervision [2] - A preliminary customs regulatory policy system has been established, focusing on precise measures to support high-quality development, innovative supervision, and trade facilitation [2][3] - The "zero tariff" policy will be expanded to allow goods entering from mainland ports to be transferred to Hainan under this policy, enhancing the flexibility of enterprises in handling goods [2][3] Group 2: Trade Facilitation Measures - The processing and value-added tax exemption policy will be further relaxed, broadening the scope of eligible enterprises and imported materials, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of Hainan's high-tech industries [3] - The customs clearance process will be simplified, reducing the number of declaration items from 105 to 33 for "zero tariff" goods, significantly improving clearance efficiency [4] - A smart customs supervision platform will be developed to integrate customs operations with existing logistics processes, enabling a "one declaration, one inspection, one release" approach [5] Group 3: Collaborative Mechanisms - The customs department will strengthen collaboration with various provincial departments to enhance the efficiency of benefit recipients' audits, data sharing, and emergency response mechanisms [6] - A comprehensive anti-smuggling governance mechanism will be established to ensure high-level security while promoting high-quality development [6]

Core Insights - Hainan's foreign trade has experienced continuous growth for five years, with import and export values increasing from 93.63 billion in 2020 to 277.89 billion in 2024, representing an average annual growth rate of 31.3% [1] - The implementation of zero-tariff policies and other favorable trade measures is expected to further stimulate market vitality and promote foreign trade growth [1][4] Trade Growth - Since the release of the Hainan Free Trade Port construction plan in 2020, a series of open policies have been implemented, leading to a foreign trade dependency rate increase to 35% [1] - By the end of September this year, 565 enterprises benefited from the zero-tariff policy, with cumulative imported goods valued at 27.06 billion and tax reductions amounting to 5.09 billion [1] Duty-Free Market - Hainan has become the ninth largest consumer goods importer and the third largest for cosmetics in China, with duty-free shopping exceeding 200 billion since the new policy implementation in July 2020 [3] - The medical special zone in Boao Lecheng has supported zero-tariff imports of medical devices and drugs valued at 270 million [3] Customs and Trade Facilitation - Customs has introduced a series of facilitation measures to support Hainan's outward-oriented economy, with six innovative measures approved by the General Administration of Customs [3] - The number of registered enterprises has reached 84,000, a 10.5-fold increase since 2020, and the AEO enterprise ratio is higher than the national average [3] Future Prospects - The upcoming full island closure on December 18 is expected to enhance Hainan's external trade, with a significant expansion of the zero-tariff product range [4] - The closure will also facilitate the development of a modern industrial system and open up new emerging markets, particularly in Southeast Asia, contributing nearly 70% to the province's foreign trade growth [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the upcoming launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port on December 18, which is expected to create a favorable development environment for both domestic and foreign enterprises through a series of recently released policies and regulations [1][2]. - The policies emphasize "openness," including the "List of Prohibited and Restricted Import and Export Goods" and the "Implementation Rules for Cross-Border Asset Management Pilot Business," which aim to facilitate foreign investment and enhance the investment environment [2][4]. - The introduction of a "zero tariff" policy for imports is expected to significantly expand the range of goods covered and the beneficiaries of this policy, thereby establishing a comprehensive zero-tariff system for the Hainan Free Trade Port [4][6]. Group 2 - The upcoming customs supervision and tax collection reforms are seen as a major transformation for the Hainan Free Trade Port, with the new policies providing a "preheating period" for market participants to adapt and respond positively [3][4]. - The policies are designed to inject new momentum into industrial upgrades, particularly benefiting high-end manufacturing sectors such as new energy vehicles and aerospace, as well as agricultural processing and medical devices [5][6]. - Traditional industries in Hainan, such as tropical agriculture and tourism, are expected to benefit from the new policies, while emerging sectors like digital technology and aerospace are anticipated to achieve breakthroughs [7].

Core Viewpoint - The official launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port's full island closure operation on December 18, 2025, marks a new phase in its development, significantly reducing operational costs for businesses and promoting trade liberalization, positioning it as a key gateway for China's new era of opening up [1][3]. Economic Impact - The closure will transform Hainan into a "domestic outside" special zone, enhancing capital market dynamics through innovative policies such as "zero tariffs" and tax exemptions for processing and value-added goods, which will boost investment willingness among entrepreneurs [3][4]. - Trade facilitation will improve significantly, with "zero tariffs" optimizing goods circulation costs, leading to substantial growth in import-export and transshipment trade [4]. - The relaxation of visa policies and increased duty-free shopping limits will enhance personnel mobility and local consumption [4]. Investment Opportunities - Key sectors to watch include duty-free retail, aviation logistics, financial services, and emerging industries like technology and pharmaceuticals, which are expected to present good investment opportunities [1][5][6]. - Short-term market activity is anticipated to rise due to pre-closure policy expectations and infrastructure development, while long-term opportunities will stem from institutional innovations and industry implementation [6][8]. - Specific areas such as transportation logistics, retail, and cultural tourism are highlighted as having significant investment potential due to the benefits from the duty-free policies and the establishment of an international tourism consumption center [7][8].

Core Viewpoint - The General Administration of Customs of China has released the "Interim Measures for Tax Collection and Administration of Duty-Free Goods with Processing Value Added in Hainan Free Trade Port" [1] Group 1 - The new measures aim to enhance the management of duty-free goods in Hainan Free Trade Port, promoting the region's economic development [1] - The policy is expected to attract more investment and boost trade activities within the free trade zone [1] - The implementation of these measures is part of China's broader strategy to develop Hainan as a significant international tourism and trade hub [1]