今年4月1日起，光伏产品增值税出口退税取消！

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance announced the cancellation of the VAT export tax rebate for photovoltaic products starting April 1, 2026, which marks the end of the export tax rebate policy for these products [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Changes - From April 1, 2026, the VAT export tax rebate for photovoltaic products will be canceled, and the rebate rate for battery products will be reduced from 9% to 6% until December 31, 2026, after which it will also be canceled [2]. - The previous policy adjustment in November 2024 had already reduced the export tax rebate rate for photovoltaic silicon wafers, batteries, and modules from 13% to 9% effective December 1, 2024 [2]. Group 2: Industry Impact - The China Photovoltaic Industry Association stated that since 2024, the industry has faced intense competition in overseas markets, leading to a "volume increase and price decrease" scenario, where some companies resorted to low-price competition [3]. - The association highlighted that the export tax rebate had effectively turned into a subsidy for foreign markets, resulting in profit losses for domestic companies and increasing the risk of international trade disputes [3]. - The cancellation of the export tax rebate is expected to help stabilize foreign market prices, reduce trade friction risks, and alleviate the financial burden on the state, promoting more efficient allocation of fiscal resources [3].