The Portuguese Parliament has approved the proposal that provides for the application of zero VAT on essential food products. This measure will be in force between April 18 and October 31, 2023.
At issue is a law that "provides for the transitional application of an exemption from Value Added Tax (VAT) with the right to deduct (zero rate) on food products, as an exceptional and temporary measure in response to the extraordinary increase of food prices".
Among the products that will have zero VAT are tubers, i.e. potatoes in their natural state, fresh or chilled; vegetables (fresh or chilled, dried, dehydrated or frozen); onions; tomatoes, cauliflower; lettuce; broccoli; carrots; courgette; leek; pumpkin; sprouts; Portuguese cabbage; spinach; turnip; peas.
Regarding fruits, exempt are apples, bananas, oranges, pears, melons. Also on the list are legumes (dried), kidney beans; black-eyed peas and chickpeas.
Source: theportugalnews.com