What VAT rate is applied to children's car seats?

Children's car seats are classified under a specific category for VAT purposes, which attracts a reduced rate. The applicable VAT rate for children's car seats is indeed 0 percent, indicating that they are zero-rated. This means that while businesses selling these items do not charge VAT on the sale to customers, they can still recover any VAT they've paid on purchases related to these goods.

The rationale behind this zero rate is to promote child safety by making such essential items more affordable for parents and guardians. This special treatment encourages the procurement of safety equipment for children, thus supporting public health and welfare.

While some goods and services fall into other categories like a reduced rate of 5 percent, which applies to various other supplies, or the standard rate of 20 percent, which applies to most goods and services, children’s car seats don't fit these classifications. Exempt goods do not allow for any VAT recovery either, which is not applicable in this case. Overall, understanding the categorization of children's car seats facilitates better compliance and planning related to VAT obligations.