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Walkers Sensations Poppadoms: VAT Ruling and Implications for Snack Food Industry

  • Walkers’ Sensations Poppadoms ruled to be subject to VAT at the standard rate in recent Tribunal decision
  • Food is generally zero rated for VAT, but potato crisps are an exception and subject to 20% VAT
  • Walkers argued that their Sensations Poppadoms should be zero rated as they were made from potato granules
  • HMRC disputed this claim, stating that the product was made using around 40% potato products
  • The result of this case will have significant implications for manufacturers in the snack food industry
  • Key takeaways include the importance of product packaging, ingredients, and similarity to potato crisps
  • The decision highlights the relevance of fiscal neutrality in VAT treatment for similar products.

Source: mha.co.uk

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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