Tax Office: Different VAT Rates for Edible Straws

• Belastingdienst distinguishes between edible straws for varying VAT rates
• Environmentally friendly straws developed due to plastic ban
• VAT rate for edible straws can be 21% or 9% based on their primary use
• Regular VAT rate applies to pasta straws not intended for consumption after use
• Flavored straws from manufacturer two qualify for 9% VAT rate as they are edible and have nutritional value

Source: nextens.nl

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