Latvia Reduction of the VAT rate applicable to meat, newspaper and bread 29 August 2022101 views1 min read 5% VAT on meat, newspaper and bread until June 30, 2024. Source: easytax.co Rate State Revenue Service posted online guidance on the application of VAT and place of supply rules Flashback on ECJ Cases – C-248/09 (Pakora Pluss) – Import duties do not include the VAT to be levied on the importation of goods