Starting 1 April 2026, value-added tax (VAT) export rebates for photovoltaic (PV) products and certain other categories will be abolished. The announcement, jointly issued by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration, said that export tax rebates for the value added tax of. . The Ministry of Finance of China, together with the State Taxation Administration, has announced a change in the export VAT rebate policy that will directly affect photovoltaic products and batteries, with a gradual implementation starting in 2026. Until now, Chinese manufacturers paid VAT at. . On 9 January 2026, China's Ministry of Finance announced a significant adjustment to its export tax rebate policy.
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The government slashed the export tax rebate for solar products from 13% down to 9%. That's a 4-percentage-point drop that hit manufacturers right in their margins. . China reduced its solar export tax rebate from 13% to 9% in December 2024, with industry sources indicating further cuts to 3-5% or complete elimination by January 2026. This impacts custom solar panel buyers differently than commodity purchasers—smaller manufacturers face tighter margins, over 50. . This article delves into the trends and policy shifts surrounding export tax rebates in the photovoltaic sector, analyzing their potential impacts on the industry and global markets.
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