Photovoltaic bracket export fraud tax rebate

Will China reduce export tax rebates for solar panels and batteries?

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.

How will the elimination of export tax rebates affect solar PV & batteries?

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.

How will a reduced export rebate affect China's PV industry?

Companies may respond by increasing export prices to offset potential losses. “While the reduced export rebate rate will have minimal impact on production costs for Chinese PV manufacturers, it is likely to provide support for overseas prices, aiding in a potential recovery,” said research firm Shanghai Metals Market (SMM).

Will China phase out export tax rebates?

Some industry analysts, who spoke to pv magazine on condition of anonymity, said the tax rebate reduction is part of a longer-term strategy. With Chinese PV products dominating global markets, they said that the government might eventually phase out export tax rebates entirely.

How will the HS code 85414200 rebate affect China?

Starting Dec. 1, the rebate for unassembled solar cells (HS Code 85414200) and assembled PV modules (HS Code 85414300) will drop from 13% to 9%. The lowered rebate will reduce refunded taxes for Chinese PV exporters, squeezing profit margins. Companies may respond by increasing export prices to offset potential losses.

Why is the CPIA reducing tax rebates?

Wang Shujuan, founder of Zhihui Photovoltaic, noted that the tax rebate reduction supports the CPIA's efforts to stabilize prices, particularly in international markets. Some industry analysts, who spoke to pv magazine on condition of anonymity, said the tax rebate reduction is part of a longer-term strategy.