China to Impose 2% Consumption Tax on Batteries and Solar Cells

The consumption tax on solar cells will be effective from April 1, 2027

July 17, 2026

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China’s Ministry of Finance, General Administration of Customs, and State Taxation Administration have jointly announced a phased consumption tax on several battery technologies and solar cells while providing temporary tax exemptions for selected next-generation battery and solar technologies.

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