Importing through the pilot free trade zone allows consumers to enjoy many tangible benefits, as exemplified below:
(i) It is more convenient to buy imported goods. The pilot free trade zone is interconnected with the global economy, and consumers can buy overseas imported goods in the pilot free trade zone. At the same time, imported goods are stored in the pilot free trade zone, and when customers buy imported goods online, it is faster and more convenient to ship from the pilot free trade zone.
(ii) The prices of imported goods in the pilot free trade zone are more affordable
Direct sales stores for imported goods are set up in the pilot free trade zone, and shipping from the pilot free trade zone has lower logistics and time costs, so the prices are also more affordable.
(iii) Parallel imported cars have more advantages
The pilot free trade zone allows importers to import directly from the country of origin of the car. The same imported car, purchased from the pilot free trade zone, saves the middle link, and has outstanding price advantages. The price is 15%~30% cheaper than that purchased from a 4S store.
(IV) Enjoy high-end medical services in China
Based on the preferential tax and fee policies of the free trade pilot zones, the costs of foreign-funded hospitals in terms of establishment, taxes, and equipment imports have been greatly reduced. Moreover, many foreign-funded hospitals import internationally advanced medical equipment, which can provide high-end medical services.
The author recommends that readers pay close attention to the relevant policies of each free trade pilot zone. At present, each free trade pilot zone is in the stage of institutional exploration and innovation. The government encourages differentiated development based on local conditions. On the one hand, this can stimulate the local economy. On the other hand, it can also take advantage of the “Belt and Road” initiative and expand international logistics channels in combination with the China-Europe Express. Through the window of opening up to the outside world in the free trade pilot zones, China has established closer international trade relations, and enterprises can take this opportunity to make great achievements.