- BV X was a supplier of various types of plaster shoes for medical use.
- The plaster shoes were primarily delivered to medical institutions for use in the plaster room.
- The shoes were adjusted by a plaster bandage master to fit the patient’s foot and needs.
- The court ruled that the plaster shoes fall under the reduced tax rate for medical equipment.
- The shoes are considered to be splints or similar articles used for medical purposes.
- The court also determined that the shoes do not qualify as orthopedic footwear.
- The shoes are not custom-made for individual patients and are intended for short-term use.
Source: uitspraken.rechtspraak.nl
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