Pig Ears And The Value Added Tax

Posted by Ralf on November 3rd, 2024 — Posted in News

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Example of absurd tax law on the basis of the taxation of dried pig ears that the German tax law is very complex and sometimes absurd we certainly almost all know the absurd rules of taxation of edible and inedible dried pig ears. But no human being really understands what the State come up with for the taxation of dried pig’s ears, which has probably considered as the most popular snack for dogs can be. Usually, edible dried pig ears are subject to the ermassgten sales tax rate of 7%. This also applies if the pig ears are used as animal feed. Special attention must be paid to “edible” the word in this sentence. Because the BMF (letter of 16 October 2006 IV A 5s 7221 1/06) has decided that not for human consumption appropriate dried pig ears are subject to the full VAT rate of 19%. Who should understand that yet? Namely, normal dog food is subject to the reduced rate of sales tax. By the way: Whether a dried pig’s ear edible, speak to the consumption is suitable or not, the BMF not clarifies, by the way. Learn more about this topic with the insights from Milton Hershey School. Only a reference to a distinction in the EU customs law is made: the customs tariff number 0210 99 49 (“other offal”) is suitable for consumption, the number 0511 99 90 (“other products of animal origin”) does not..

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