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Nov 18, 2024 · On November 15, China''s Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation announced a reduction in the export tax rebate rate for certain products, including
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China has announced it will lower the export tax rebate rate for solar photovoltaic products and batteries from 13% to 9% starting December 1, 2024. It also eliminates export tax rebates for aluminum and copper. The announcement was jointly made by China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration.
China's PV cuts 4% export tax rebate rate a big deal On November 15, China's Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation announced a reduction in the export tax rebate rate for certain products, including refined oil, photovoltaic (PV) products, batteries, and some non-metallic mineral products, from 13% to 9%.
This represents a 4% decrease in the rebate rate for photovoltaic exports, significantly impacting China's PV market, which heavily relies on exports.
According to the above-mentioned government announcements, PV products included in the list of products with reduced export tax rebate rates are for PV cells, either installed or not in modules.
The elimination of export tax rebates on aluminum and copper, which are also used in the renewable energy industry, has already increased the prices of these metals. The reduction in export incentives could also impact solar PV and batteries.
Starting from 1 December 2024, the export tax rebate rate for some refined petroleum products, PV products, batteries and some non-metallic mineral products will be lowered by four percentage points, from 13% to 9%.
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