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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Masks (A_HPC_PPEMASKS)
What is this code used for?
This code is intended to be used for personal protection equipment (PPE) face masks for sanitary use that prevent inhalation or projection of droplets, particles, or contaminants. Masks must comply with relevant PPE standards.
What kinds of products are typically included?
Items typically included within this product tax code include masks for PPE, surgical masks.
What kinds of products are typically excluded?
Items typically excluded from this tax product code are as follows:
- Masks which do not protect from inhalation of droplets, particles or contaminants
- Masks replacement parts or accessories
- Costume masks
| Product Taxability Rules | ||
|---|---|---|
| Country | Country Code | VAT Rate |
| Austria | AT | Z |
| Belgium | BE | R |
| Bulgaria | BG | S |
| Croatia | HR | S |
| Cyprus | CY | S |
| Czech Republic | CZ | S |
| Denmark | DK | S |
| Estonia | EE | S |
| Finland | FI | S |
| France | FR | R2 |
| Germany | DE | S |
| Greece | GR | R2 |
| Hungary | HU | S |
| Ireland | IE | S |
| Italy | IT | R2 |
| Latvia | LV | S |
| Lithuania | LT | S |
| Luxembourg | LU | S |
| Malta | MT | R |
| Netherlands | NL | S |
| Poland | PL | S |
| Portugal | PT | R2 |
| Romania | RO | S |
| Slovakia | SK | S |
| Slovenia | SI | S |
| Spain | ES | SR |
| Sweden | SE | S |
| United Kingdom | GB | S |
| Legend | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Standard Rate | R | Reduced Rate 1 |
| R2 | Reduced Rate 2 | SR | Super-Reduced Rate |
| Z | Zero Rate | ||
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