Free Trade Port
China launches island-wide customs operations in Hainan free trade port
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China has launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port, allowing freer entry of overseas goods, expanded zero-tariff coverage, and more business-friendly measures. This move is widely seen as a landmark step in China's efforts to promote free trade and high-standard opening-up amid rising global protectionism. The first batch of zero-tariff petrochemical materials has cleared customs, signaling the start of a new phase.
Following the December 2025 launch of island-wide special customs operations, Hainan Free Trade Port reported strong growth in foreign investment and tourism in 2025, as highlighted in the 2026 Government Work Report. Officials emphasized continued reforms to position Hainan as a key hub for China's opening-up.
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On December 19, China's Hainan Free Trade Port launched island-wide special customs operations, with a bulk carrier carrying 179,000 metric tons of petrochemical raw materials becoming the first zero-tariff import at Yangpu port. At the same time, Haikou Meilan International Airport shipped the first batch of duty-exempt chocolates, marking the full implementation of the initiative.