- EU Directive allows for reduced VAT rates on certain goods and services
- Reduced VAT rate can be applied to pharmaceutical products used for healthcare, disease prevention, medical treatments
- Member states can choose to selectively apply reduced VAT rate to specific goods and services listed in the Directive
- Reduced VAT rate applies to bandages, wound dressings, medical supplies
- Decision provides explanation on what falls under the category of bandages and what does not, including therapeutic clothing and socks
- Windsels are made from various materials and used for different purposes, such as elastic, hydrophilic, and plaster windsels.
Source: uitspraken.rechtspraak.nl
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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