Italy reduced VAT rates on certain products is raised in 2024
Italy reduced VAT rates on feminine hygiene products and baby products is raised to 10%.
Italy reduced the VAT rates on feminine hygiene products, baby products, and face masks to a 5% VAT rate in 2023. However, as of 1 January 2024, the VAT rate for some of these products is raised to 10%.
The following products are subject to a 10% VAT rate from 1 January 2024:
- Feminine hygiene products
- Baby products, including baby diapers, children’s car seats, and food products for especially conceived for infants and young children.
Separately, the reduced VAT rate of 5% on district heating services was extended during the first quarter 2023. This reduced VAT rate applied for the months of January, February and March 2023.
The official legislative text is published here
You can find here our VAT rates overview for Italy.