Core Insights - The processing value-added duty exemption policy in Hainan has benefited over 10 billion yuan in goods, with over 800 million yuan in duty exemptions [4][5]. Group 1: Policy Overview - Hainan's processing value-added duty exemption policy is a significant part of the Hainan Free Trade Port policy system, offering greater tax incentives compared to traditional customs special supervision areas [4]. - The policy applies to enterprises with a processing value-added rate of 30% or more, covering a wide range of industries including grain and oil processing, medical devices, diamond jewelry, and high-performance new materials [5]. Group 2: Implementation and Impact - The policy has been effectively implemented through a comprehensive service approach, including policy promotion, enterprise research, and business guidance, ensuring smooth execution [4]. - The average application review time for the policy has been reduced by over 50% due to the development of a processing value-added module on the international trade "single window" [5]. - The policy has led to rapid growth in the number of benefiting enterprises, with no restrictions on the size or type of enterprise, thus achieving full coverage within Hainan Province [5]. Group 3: Future Developments - Starting December 18, the policy will undergo significant updates, including the inclusion of Hainan-produced materials in the value-added portion and an expansion of the range of imported materials eligible for zero duty [5].

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the duty-free policy for value-added processing and domestic sales in Hainan is accelerating the development of the manufacturing industry and promoting industrial clustering, with over 800 million yuan in duties exempted over four years [3][4][8]. Group 1: Policy Impact - The duty-free policy has expanded from specific zones to the entire island, benefiting various industries and leading to a cumulative domestic sales value exceeding 10.46 billion yuan [3][8]. - The policy has significantly reduced operational costs for companies, enhancing their confidence in deepening their presence in Hainan's free trade port [4][5]. - The policy has attracted numerous domestic and international jewelry enterprises, fostering a competitive industrial cluster [2][3]. Group 2: Industry Development - The first successful case under the policy involved Hainan Jingrun Pearl Technology Co., which imported seawater pearls and benefited from a 21% duty reduction [1][4]. - The policy has led to the establishment of new enterprises, such as Hainan Ouyijia Food Co., which invested 159 million yuan in a cold chain processing base for imported meat, projecting an annual output value exceeding 1 billion yuan [5][6]. - The policy has also been applied to various sectors, including petrochemicals and textiles, with significant duty exemptions reported [6][8]. Group 3: Future Prospects - The upcoming full closure operation in December 2023 is expected to further enhance the duty-free policy, allowing for the inclusion of locally produced materials in the value-added calculation [8][9]. - The policy will lower the entry barriers for companies, allowing those with less than 60% of their revenue from encouraged industries to benefit from the duty exemptions [9]. - The expansion of the policy's applicability to zero-duty goods is anticipated to create a synergistic effect, enhancing the competitiveness of Hainan's manufacturing sector [9].

Group 1 - The processing value-added policy, which exempts tariffs for goods with over 30% processing value added in Hainan Free Trade Port, has resulted in a total domestic sales value of 100.3 billion RMB and tax reductions of approximately 840 million RMB over the past four years [1] - The policy was first implemented in July 2021 in the Yangpu Bonded Port Area and has since expanded to cover 122 enterprises across various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemicals [1][2] - Oscar International Grain and Oil Co., Ltd. was the first company to engage in processing value-added business, achieving a tax reduction of about 300 million RMB and a 98% year-on-year increase in output value to 4.372 billion RMB in the first half of this year [1] Group 2 - The scope of the processing value-added policy has been expanded to cover the entire Hainan Island and is no longer limited to enterprises with high customs certification, providing new momentum for industrial upgrades in Hainan Free Trade Port [2] - Hainan Xiangyuan Industrial Co., Ltd. benefited from the policy, receiving a tax exemption of approximately 213,000 RMB on its first order, which effectively reduced operating costs and enhanced product competitiveness [2] - The Haikou Customs plans to further explore the expansion of the processing value-added tariff exemption policy and improve convenience levels to attract more enterprises to benefit from it [3]