Why is it we pay VAT on Chainsaw Trousers

As above:

Why is it we pay VAT on Chainsaw Trousers but not boots and helmets?

GOOD QUESTION!

I wonder if Paul A.K.A AA techie is able to enlighten us here?

come on paul we need you input!

Good point!

Talking about this the other day. didn't come up with any answers, sure someone will know.

i think it is something to do with them not being classed as essential ppe....

i think it is something to do with them not being classed as essential ppe....

I thought it was something like that, just interested to know if anyone has the facts.

i think it is something to do with them not being classed as essential ppe....

MMMmmm, if they arent "essential" why on earth do they make it a requirment? otherwise it would be a "choice"

ALL PPE should be VAT excempt:sneaky2:

I second that!!

MMMmmm, if they arent "essential" why on earth do they make it a requirment? otherwise it would be a "choice"

 

ALL PPE should be VAT excempt:sneaky2:

MMMmmm, if they arent "essential" why on earth do they make it a requirment? otherwise it would be a "choice"

 

ALL PPE should be VAT excempt:sneaky2:

Its what i heard,I think they are essential, but what the industry and H & S think is essential ppe and what is deemed by customs and excise, can be two different things.

I would be interested in the answer aswell, im sure a supplier can clarify it or i may not sleep tonight

Being classed as non-essential by the vat office may not mean the same thing as being required safety equipment by specific industry regulators, i.e. maybe they come under trousers at the VAT office.

I can't say that i wouldn't ware them if it wasn't required, they're just a common sense safety precaution.

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I agree they should be VAT exempt, hence the thread.