Haikou Customs data shows Hainan’s duty-free sales for November under newly adjusted policy reached 2.38 billion RMB ($330 million), up 27.1% YoY. During the period, 329,000 shoppers purchased 1.905 million items. Newly added categories including pet supplies and portable musical instruments sold 7,597 items worth 13 million RMB ($1.8 million). Domestic duty-free goods sold 126 items valued at 391,000 RMB ($54,000). Departing passengers purchased 4,100 items worth 9.06 million RMB ($1.26 million), while Hainan residents bought 13,903 items under “instant purchase and pick-up” policy, spending 10.81 million RMB ($1.5 million). Customs indicated sales volume steadily increased, reflecting policy’s positive consumption effect.