- Sensations Poppadoms made by Walkers are subject to standard rate VAT
- The potato content of the snack makes it similar to potato snacks like crisps
- The snack does not qualify for zero-rated VAT
- Walkers’ arguments that the snack is not similar to crisps were unsuccessful
- Determining the correct VAT rate for food items can be complex and based on small details
- It is important to seek specialist advice to ensure correct VAT treatment is applied
Source: saffery.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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