China Cancels PV Module Export Tax Rebates April 2026 | Analysis
China eliminates solar export tax rebates effective April 1, 2026. Module prices forecast to rise 10-15%. Get the complete analysis and pricing outlook.
In a joint statement issued by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration, it was revealed that the export tax rebate rate for photovoltaic products, along with batteries and certain non-metallic mineral products, will be reduced from 13% to 9%.
The PV products covered by this adjustment include wafers, cells and modules; and related raw materials including conductive glass, quartz products and fused quartz, among others. Starting 1 April 2026, the value-added tax (VAT) export rebate for PV products and other items will be removed.
Effective April 1, 2026, China will completely eliminate VAT export rebates for 249 products. This includes solar cells, modules, inverters, and related components. Previously, many Chinese solar manufacturers received 13% VAT rebates on exports—reduced to 9% in December 2024 for affected product categories.
China will eliminate value-added tax (VAT) export rebates for photovoltaic products from April 1, 2026, according to a joint notice released on Jan. 9 by the Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China and the State Taxation Administration.
China eliminates solar export tax rebates effective April 1, 2026. Module prices forecast to rise 10-15%. Get the complete analysis and pricing outlook.
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