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V1271-24 ·31 May 2024 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Plastic cups exempt from tax if design and marketing prove they are reusable

A manufacturer of plastic cups has requested clarification on whether products suitable for 25 washes are subject to the special tax on non-reusable plastic packaging. The Directorate-General for Taxes (DGT) ruled that the status of being reusable depends on the objective configuration of the product rather than its actual use.

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How it affects those involved

This ruling provides legal certainty for manufacturers, establishing that reusability is determined by technical design and commercial intent rather than consumer behaviour.

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2024-05-31PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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