# 252.229-7012 Tax exemptions (Italy)—representation. Type: Provision Prescribed in: 229.402-70(c) Current version date: MAR 2012 ## Prescription and Applicability ### DFARS Prescription, 229.402-70(c) (a) Use the basic or the alternate of the clause at 252.229-7001, Tax Relief, in solicitations and contracts when a contract will be awarded to a foreign concern for performance in a foreign country. (1) Use the basic clause in solicitations and contracts when the contract will be performed in a foreign country other than Germany. (2) Use the alternate I clause in solicitations and contracts when the contract will be performed in Germany. (b) Use the clause at 252.229-7002, Customs Exemptions (Germany), in solicitations and contracts requiring the import of U.S. manufactured products into Germany. (c)(1) Use the clause at 252.229-7003, Tax Exemptions (Italy), in solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in Italy. (2) Use the provision at 252.229-7012, Tax Exemptions (Italy)--Representation, in solicitations that contain the clause at 252.229-7003, Tax Exemptions (Italy). If the solicitation includes the provision at FAR 52.204-7, do not separately list 252.229-7012 in the solicitation. (d) Use the clause at 252.229-7004, Status of Contractor as a Direct Contractor (Spain), in solicitations and contracts requiring the import into Spain of supplies for construction, development, maintenance, or operation of Spanish-American installations and facilities. (e) (1) Use the clause at 252.229-7005, Tax Exemptions (Spain), in solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in Spain. (2) Use the provision at 252.229-7013, Tax Exemptions (Spain)--Representation, in solicitations that contain the clause at 252.229-7005, Tax Exemptions (Spain). If the solicitation includes the provision at FAR 52.204-7, do not separately list 252.229-7013 in the solicitation. (f) Use the clause at 252.229-7006, Value Added Tax Exclusion (United Kingdom), in solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in the United Kingdom. (g) Use the clause at 252.229-7007, Verification of United States Receipt of Goods, in solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in the United Kingdom. (h) Use the clause at 252.229-7008, Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom), in solicitations issued and contracts awarded in the United Kingdom. (i) Use the clause at 252.229-7009 , Relief from Customs Duty and Value Added Tax on Fuel (Passenger Vehicles) (United Kingdom), in solicitations issued and contracts awarded in the United Kingdom for fuels (gasoline or diesel) and lubricants used in passenger vehicles (excluding taxis). (j) Use the clause at 252.229-7010, Relief from Customs Duty on Fuel (United Kingdom), in solicitations issued and contracts awarded in the United Kingdom that require the use of fuels (gasoline or diesel) and lubricants in taxis or vehicles other than passenger vehicles. (k) Use the clause at 252.229-7014, Full Exemption from Two-Percent Excise Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, in contracts that include the clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, when the contractor has-- (1) Represented that it is a foreign person in response to the provision at FAR 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and Representation; and (2) Indicated that it is fully exempt from the tax for reasons cited on their IRS Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments. ## Current Text 252.229-7012 Tax exemptions (Italy)—representation. As prescribed in 229.402-70(c)(2), use the following provision: Tax Exemptions (Italy)—Representation (MAR 2012) (a) Exemptions. The United States Government is exempt from payment of— (1) Imposta Valore Aggiunto (IVA) tax in accordance with Article 72 of the IVA implementing decree on all supplies and services sold to United States Military Commands in Italy; and (2) The other taxes specified in paragraph (c) of the clause DFARS 252.229-7003, Tax Exemptions (Italy). (b) Representation. By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that the offered price, including the prices of subcontracts to be awarded under the contract, does not include the taxes identified herein, or any other taxes from which the United States Government is exempt. (End of provision) [77 FR 19131, Mar. 30, 2012] ## Active Class Deviations Affecting This Clause ### Class Deviation 2026-O0007, DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 29) - Status: Active - Date Issued: 2026-02-01 - Change type: MODIFIED - Action: Modified by RFO class deviation ## Suggested Questions You can ask your AI assistant: - Should I include this provision in my solicitation? - Does this clause apply to commercial acquisitions? - Does this clause apply to R&D contracts under Part 35? - Which alternate should I use for a multiple-award contract? - Are there any active Class Deviations that modify this clause? - What changed in the most recent amendment? --- Source: https://part52.dev Generated: 2026-04-21 17:40 UTC Reference: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-252.229-7012