UK Trade Remedies Authority launches transition review into Argentine biodiesel anti-dumping duties
These measures are among those inherited from the EU system and the TRA is reviewing them to establish whether they are still suitable for the UK’s needs. At present the duty payable on imports of biodiesel from Argentina ranges from 25%-33.4%.
The products in scope of this review are “fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters or paraffinic gas oils obtained from synthesis or hydro-treatment, of non-fossil origin, in pure form or as included in a blend” – commonly known as biodiesel.
In 2022, UK biodiesel consumption was 1789 million liters, of which 97% was used for road transport – biodiesel can be blended with mineral diesel for use as road fuel. The period of investigation for this transition review will be 1 October 2022 – 30 September 2023 a
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