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Medical Supplies: DGT doctrinal evolution

How the DGT's position on this topic has evolved, and the rulings it rests on.

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How the DGT's position has evolved

Settled doctrine High confidence 41 rulings · 2020–2022

Current position

The 0% VAT rate applies to the goods listed in the Annex of the current regulations, provided that the recipient is a public law entity, a clinic, a hospital center, or a private social entity. The concept of a clinic or hospital center requires that the center provides inpatient care, at least. Dental clinics or dialysis centers operating without inpatient care are not included in this scope.

The DGT's position has remained constant since the measure came into force. The criterion strictly defines the subjective scope, requiring inpatient care to qualify a center as a clinic or hospital. No changes have been observed in the interpretation of the recipient requirements or in the application of the NC codes.

Analysis based on 39 of 41 rulings with a stated position. Updated 23 September 2026.

Rulings on this topic

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