- 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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