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zero-rated

adjective/ˈzɪərəʊ ˈreɪtɪd/

B1CEFR level
50/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

Describing a taxable supply charged to VAT at nil per cent, so that related input tax remains recoverable.

Most food and children's clothing are zero-rated, allowing the supplier to reclaim its input tax.

Topic: Tax law in Legal English

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