Germany Book containing tampons becomes a bestseller 24 June 201958 views1 min read The book is being produced in protest against Germany’s 19% VAT on sanitary products. Source: IrishTimes Rate ECJ Case C-371/19 (Commission vs. Germany) – Questions – VAT refund to non-resident taxable persons VAT treatment of prize money that is dependent on placement (German Ministry of Finance (BMF) guidance of 27 May 2019)