Export Tax Rebate Cancelled Effective April 1st! The “Invisible List” of 249 Tariff Codes – Is Your Product Affected?

On April 1st, major adjustments to export tax rebates for photovoltaic products took effect – rebates are cancelled or no longer granted. Many exporters have been complacent, thinking, “This has nothing to do with me – I don’t deal with solar or batteries.”

Wrong – and dangerously so!

Recently, one of our clients ran into serious trouble: their exports had absolutely nothing to do with solar or battery products, yet their rebate application was directly rejected. After consulting with us, the truth came to light: the rebate cancellation list covers 249 tariff codes – far more than just the photovoltaic industry chain, and includes many unexpected product categories.

249 tariff codes – what products are actually affected？

In addition to the entire photovoltaic industry chain (silicon wafers, cells, modules, inverters, and other core products), the list includes these frequently traded categories:

• Lithium battery raw materials: spherical graphite, lithium manganese oxide, lithium hexafluorophosphate, etc.

• Basic chemicals: methanol, PVC, silicones, phosphorus compounds, etc.

•Non-metallic building materials: marble, granite, cement, gypsum, asbestos products

• Glass and ceramics: industrial glass, safety glass, ceramic tableware, roofing tiles

• E-cigarettes and nicotine-containing products

• Plus kitchenware, certain metal products, and other less obvious categories.

The most direct impact: your profits just “shrunk”

Products that previously qualified for 9%–13% rebates now have zero rebate.

•`Direct cost increase of 9%–13%

•`All existing quotations are invalid – you must recalculate urgently

•`Profit margins are severely squeezed – you may even face losses

How we can help you mitigate risks and reduce losses

1. Crossverify HS codes

Our team processes a massive volume of customs declarations daily. We accurately identify contradictions in HS code classifications, helping you avoid rebate rejection or audit risks caused by coding errors.

2. Stay updated on realtime rebate rates

We 100% verify the latest rebate rates before every shipment, providing early warnings of changes so you are never caught unprepared.

3. Optimise shipment timing

By aligning sailing schedules with policy windows, we help you precisely time your shipments – never miss a rebate window and protect your margins.

4. Standardise customs documentation

We review all logisticsrelated documents, reducing the risk of linked tax audit exposure and ensuring your export process is compliant and troublefree.

5. Regular policy training

We provide free training on customs declaration, tax rules, and internal controls – helping your team fully understand the latest policies, operate compliantly, and avoid risks at the source.

Three things you must do right now (most important)

1. Check your HS codes – verify whether your product’s HS codes are on the 242item cancellation list

2. Adjust your pricing – recalculate your quotations and adjust shipment schedules based on the latest rebate rates

3. Lock in a professional logistics partner – work with experts to confirm policy compliance and proper export procedures, avoiding costly mistakes

Not sure if your products are on the list?
Comment “Rebate” below – I will send you the full list of 249 tariff codes and help you check the latest rebate rates for free.