31/07/2026
🔋 **Important Notice for Global Battery Importers**
Recent tax policy changes in China may affect the pricing and supply arrangements of certain battery products exported from China.
From **April 1, 2026**, China reduced the VAT export rebate rate for listed battery products from 9% to 6%. The rebate is scheduled to be cancelled from **January 1, 2027**. Certain battery categories will also become subject to a 2% consumption tax from **September 1, 2026**, increasing to 4% from **September 1, 2027**. Qualified exports may still receive consumption-tax exemption or refunds under applicable rules.
# # # What could this mean for overseas buyers?
▪️ Chinese suppliers may review or increase export prices
▪️ Previously issued quotations may have shorter validity periods
▪️ Production and shipment demand may increase before key policy dates
▪️ Lead times, vessel space and freight rates may face additional pressure
▪️ Long-term purchasing contracts may require updated pricing clauses
Importers sourcing lithium batteries, energy-storage batteries and related products from China should confirm the applicable HS code with their supplier and plan purchasing, production and shipping schedules earlier.
As a specialist battery logistics provider, we support:
✅ Ocean and air freight
✅ Dangerous-goods documentation review
✅ Export customs coordination
✅ Destination customs clearance
✅ Overseas warehousing and door delivery
✅ Shipping schedule and landed-cost planning
Planning early can help reduce unexpected cost increases, shipment delays and supply-chain disruption.
Contact us to review your upcoming battery shipments from China.
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