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V0544-23 ·7 March 2023 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Import of plastic packaging for medical devices may be tax-exempt

A company has requested clarification on whether the importation of personal protective equipment (PPE) in cardboard boxes with shrink wrap qualifies for an exemption from the plastic packaging tax. The Directorate-General for Taxes (DGT) has ruled that if the items are classified as medical devices under current regulations, the importation of their packaging will be subject to exemption.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling provides legal certainty for importers of medical supplies, potentially reducing tax liabilities for companies whose products meet the specific regulatory definition of medical devices.

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2023-03-07PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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