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Introduction of Import Consumption Taxes on Batteries and Paints

Last updated: 28 August 2024

The Chinese government announced the application of import consumption tax of 4% on batteries and coatings from February 1, 2015 and on lead-acid batteries from January 1 2016 onwards.

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