Simplified VAT Rates for Food and Agricultural Inputs in France: Key Points and Exceptions

• Simplification of the VAT rate system in France for food and agricultural and food production inputs
• Distinction between products intended for human, animal and agricultural use
• Application of the reduced rate of 5.5% for products intended for human consumption
• Exceptions for certain products such as confectionery, certain chocolates, caviar, etc.
• Specific regime for medicines with a reduced rate of 5.5%
• Application of the reduced rate of 5.5% for inputs of food production
• Definition of the “normality” of the destination of products to benefit from the reduced rate
• Application of the reduced rate of 5.5% for products intended for animal feed, except for pets with a rate of 20%

Source: eurotax.fr

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