Shenzhen Releases Duty-Free Eligibility Criteria for Foreign-Funded R&D Centres

Criteria have been announced by Shenzhen for assessing the eligibility of foreign-funded R&D centres to import equipment on a duty-free basis. The policy is meant to enable these centres to support scientific and technological innovations during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. The criteria, which do not apply to the Shen-Shan (Shenzhen-Shanwei) Special Co-operation Zone, are valid until 31 December 2025.