- Sensations Poppadoms contain potato granules, potato starch, and modified potato starch.
- Potato crisps and similar products made from potato are not eligible for VAT zero-rating.
- The Upper Tribunal upheld the decision that Sensations Poppadoms are similar to potato crisps.
- The product’s potato content is considered significant at 39-40%.
- The Upper Tribunal found the First-tier Tribunal’s multifactorial assessment reasonable.
- Walkers’ appeal against the decision was dismissed.
Source: taxscape.deloitte.com
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