Solar Panel Export Tax Rebate Cancelled

Dear foreign trade professionals, you have likely all been following the Ministry of Finance Announcement No. 2 of 2026. Starting April 1 this year, the export tax rebate for solar panels and related products will be cancelled, and the rebate rate for battery products will also be reduced. Today, let us focus on two key points:

First, what other products are included in the “solar panels and related products” mentioned in this announcement? Beyond solar panel products themselves, the list also includes many “upstream and downstream products in the solar supply chain”: glass products, raw material PVC, ceramic products, stone products, and even e-cigarettes. Surprising, isn’t it? The logic is as follows: the solar industry currently faces overcapacity and severe price competition, making it the primary target of this policy’s “cooling” measures. Meanwhile, glass, PVC, ceramics, and stone are all traditional industries with high energy consumption, high emissions, and overcapacity. E-cigarettes fall into the category of health-risk products subject to tightening regulation, so their export is not encouraged. The government is using solar panels as the “locomotive” to bundle together a whole batch of industries that need adjustment and reform them all at once. The underlying goal is singular: drive industrial upgrading and reduce low-price competition.

Second, pay close attention to this “lifeline”: how is the deadline calculated? Remember this: look at the “export date” on the customs declaration form — not the sailing date given by the freight forwarder, and not the customs release date. This “export date” is the date recorded in the customs system when the vessel completes outbound clearance procedures. It is usually later than the release date and earlier than the closure date. Freight forwarders cannot control it, and shipping lines cannot guarantee it will be exactly on time. So, if your cargo is affected by the new policy, you absolutely must ensure that the “export date” becomes a fact before April 1. Give yourself a few extra days of buffer. Do not ship your goods at the last minute — schedule delays and rolled cargo are all too common.

To summarize: first, understand the product list; second, lock down the timeline. Plan ahead and stay calm. Wishing everyone smooth sailing. See you next time.

In-Depth Analysis

This article provides a deeper analysis based on the video content.

Dear foreign trade professionals, you have likely all been following the Ministry of Finance Announcement No. 2 of 2026. Starting April 1 this year, the export tax rebate for solar panels and related products will be cancelled, and the rebate rate for battery products will also be reduced. Today, let us focus on two key points:

First, what other products are included in the “solar panels and related products” mentioned in this announcement? Beyond solar panel products themselves, the list also includes many “upstream and downstream products in the solar supply chain”: glass products, raw material PVC, ceramic products, stone products, and even e-cigarettes. Surprising, isn’t it? The logic is as follows: the solar industry currently faces overcapacity and severe price competition, making it the primary target of this policy’s “cooling” measures. Meanwhile, glass, PVC, ceramics, and stone are all traditional industries with high energy consumption, high emissions, and overcapacity. E-cigarettes fall into the category of health-risk products subject to tightening regulation, so their export is not encouraged. The government is using solar panels as the “locomotive” to bundle together a whole batch of industries that need adjustment and reform them all at once. The underlying goal is singular: drive industrial upgrading and reduce low-price competition.

Second, pay close attention to this “lifeline”: how is the deadline calculated? Remember this: look at the “export date” on the customs declaration form — not the sailing date given by the freight forwarder, and not the customs release date. This “export date” is the date recorded in the customs system when the vessel completes outbound clearance procedures. It is usually later than the release date and earlier than the closure date. Freight forwarders cannot control it, and shipping lines cannot guarantee it will be exactly on time. So, if your cargo is affected by the new policy, you absolutely must ensure that the “export date” becomes a fact before April 1. Give yourself a few extra days of buffer. Do not ship your goods at the last minute — schedule delays and rolled cargo are all too common.

To summarize: first, understand the product list; second, lock down the timeline. Plan ahead and stay calm. Wishing everyone smooth sailing. See you next time.

Summary

The above is a detailed introduction regarding the cancellation of export tax rebates for solar panels and related products. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Votrich International Freight for consultation.