- Alpha S.p.A. is an Italian company in the pet food sector
- They want to buy and sell a specific type of vegetable litter for cats called “X”
- The litter is biodegradable and compostable, made mainly of corn husks and other plant additives
- The Customs Agency classified the product under Chapter 23 of the Customs Tariff, with a 4% VAT rate
- The company argues that mixed products should be classified based on their function and intended use for VAT purposes
- They reference Article 98 of the Council Directive 2006/112/EC on VAT, which allows for different VAT rates for specific categories of goods and services
Source: agenziaentrate.gov.it
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