How the DGT's position has evolved
Current position
To apply the general rate of 21%, two requirements must be met simultaneously: that the product is a soft drink according to RD 650/2011 or a juice according to RD 781/2013, and that it contains sugars, natural sweeteners, or added sweetening additives. If both requirements are not met, the reduced rate of 10% applies. Products that do not fit the technical definitions of soft drinks or juices are taxed at 10% regardless of their content.
Automatic analysis was unable to anchor the milestones to the available criteria. The DGT's position appears consistent within the corpus.
Analysis based on 27 of 27 rulings with a stated position. Updated 24 September 2026.