Overview of the new tax rebates for battery exports from China, effective from 1 April 2026.
On 9 January, China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration released a new export tax rebate policy. From 1 April 2026, China’s export tax rebates of up to 13% for solar battery panels will be rolled back, while the rebate rate for battery products will be reduced from 9% to 6%. The complete phase-out of tax rebates for the above-listed products is scheduled for 1 January 2027.
This policy aims to negate price distortions emerged in overseas battery markets, which have long affected the profit margins of domestic manufacturers.