Core Viewpoint - The Hainan Free Trade Port is set to officially launch its customs closure operation on December 18, 2025, marking a significant step in China's commitment to high-level opening-up and facilitating international trade [1][2]. Summary by Relevant Sections Customs Closure and Policy Framework - The customs closure operation is a landmark project for the Hainan Free Trade Port, aimed at further expanding openness and establishing a special customs supervision area across the island [1][2]. - The closure will implement a policy characterized by "one line" for free access and "two lines" for management, allowing for relative free flow of various factors within the island [1][2]. Key Policy Measures - Four key measures have been outlined for the customs closure: 1. A more favorable "zero tariff" policy for goods, increasing the proportion of zero-tariff items from 21% to 74% [2]. 2. More relaxed trade management measures, allowing for open arrangements for certain previously restricted imports [2]. 3. More convenient passage measures through designated ports, facilitating the flow of goods [2]. 4. A more efficient and precise regulatory model to ensure smooth implementation of the new policies [2]. Taxation and Trade Facilitation - The "zero tariff" policy will cover a broader range of goods, expanding from 1,900 to approximately 6,600 tax items, which constitutes about 74% of all goods [4][5]. - The scope of beneficiaries for the "zero tariff" policy will also expand to include various enterprises and non-profit organizations within the island [4][5]. Operational Efficiency and Management - The customs closure will not hinder the movement of people and goods between Hainan and the mainland, maintaining current management practices with minimal changes [6][7]. - A "one-stop customs clearance" model will be established to streamline the process, along with enhanced smart regulatory measures utilizing big data and AI [7][8].

王昌林表示，"在12月18日这一天启动封关运作，具有重要象征意义，也是向世界展示我国坚定不移扩 大高水平开放的决心和信心。"1978年12月18日，党的十一届三中全会开启了改革开放和社会主义现代 化的伟大征程。 封关不是封岛，而是要进一步扩大开放，促进海南自贸港高质量发展。王昌林强调，封关后，海南与国 际的往来将更加顺畅自由，与内地的联系将保持便捷高效。按照现阶段的封关制度设计，除部分货物从 海南自贸港进入内地需要接受查验外，大多数货物以及所有的人员、物品、交通运输工具等进出海南 岛，仍按现行规定管理，封关前后没有变化。大家到海南出差、旅游等，都和现在一样，不需要额外办 理证件。 封关是指，将海南岛全岛建成一个海关监管特殊区域，实施以"'一线'放开、'二线'管住、岛内自由"为 基本特征的自由化便利化政策制度。 王昌林指出，全岛封关运作是海南自贸港建设的标志性工程，是进一步扩大开放的重要举措，具有里程 碑意义。海南自贸港全岛封关运作将实施以"'一线'放开、'二线'管住、岛内自由"为基本特征的自由化 便利化政策制度。"一线"放开，就是将海南自贸港与我国关境外其他国家和地区之间作为"一线"，实施 一系列自由便利进出 ...