China to impose 2% tax on lithium-ion batteries starting September 2026

China is ending an 11-year tax exemption on lithium-ion battery cells and packs, imposing a 2% levy from September 2026 that will rise to 4% a year later, while exempting newer chemistries and exported batteries.

First covered Sep 1, 2026 · 6:48 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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25d PV Magazine China restores 2% lithium-ion battery tax after 11-year exemption — China has begun taxing lithium-ion batteries at 2% from Sept. 1, 2026, ending a decade-long exemption; the rate will rise to 4% in September 2027, while…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-01 (#5) · 2026-09-02 (#10)

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