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Important update from Shandong Huatai Battery. Learn how to secure your 碱性电池,碳锌电池 和 锂电池 orders before the April 1st China export tax rebate cut.
Greetings from 山东华泰新能源电池有限公司. As a long-term partner of Linyi Huatai Battery source factory, you are aware of our commitment to providing high-performance energy solutions at competitive prices. However, we are writing to share a transparent update regarding several unprecedented challenges currently reshaping the global battery industry.
As of late February 2026, the convergence of three major factors is directly impacting our production costs:
Raw Material Surge: The price of Zinc Ingots (essential for our Alkaline batteries products 和 Carbon Zinc batteries products) has breached $3,360/ton on the LME. Simultaneously, battery-grade Lithium Carbonate prices have rebounded sharply due to the high demand for Solar Energy Storage and EV batteries, significantly narrowing our profit margins.
Currency Appreciation: The RMB has strengthened against the USD, reaching a multi-month high (approx. 6.84). This shift reduces our effective export revenue and puts immense pressure on our current pricing structures.
Policy Shifts: The Chinese government has announced a reduction in the VAT export tax rebate for battery products, dropping from 9% to 6% starting April 1, 2026.
Our Solution for You: While a price adjustment is becoming inevitable for orders shipped after March, we want to protect your interests. We highly recommend confirming your Q2 and Q3 requirements before March 15th. By doing so, we can utilize our current material reserves to lock in the existing rates and bypass the upcoming tax rebate reduction.
FAQ: Understanding the 2026 Price Adjustment
A: The convergence of the LME Zinc ingot surge (now over $3,350/ton) and the April 1st export tax rebate cut created a critical cost threshold. We are acting now to give you a window to secure stock before the 3% rebate loss takes effect.
A: Yes. For core partners of Linyi Huatai Battery source supplier, we offer a “Price Locking” program for orders placed before March 15th, provided the deposit is secured to finalize raw material procurement at current rates.
A: While credit terms remain, the total invoice value in USD must reflect the current exchange rate (approx. 6.84 CNY/USD) to ensure Shandong Huatai can maintain its high-quality production standards.
Sincerely,
The Export Department 山东华泰新能源电池有限公司.
