Questione giuridica chiave
Whether sales of hemp fragrance sachets qualify for the reduced VAT rate for flowers, branches, or similar goods under the former VAT ordinance.
Decisione estratta
No. The sachets were made from chopped and dried hemp plant material and were not flowers, branches, arrangements, or similar products covered by the exhaustive list for the reduced rate.
Motivazione estratta
The reduced rate is an exception and must be interpreted restrictively. The goods lacked the required floral or branch-like form and were not mere decorative bundles comparable to bouquets or wreaths.