Biodiesel Investigation ER0083 Initiated

UK Trade Remedies Authority

Published January 28th, 2026

Detected March 1st, 2026

Summary

The UK Trade Remedies Authority has initiated an expiry review (ER0083) concerning biodiesel products originating in the United States and consigned from Canada. Interested parties can register their interest to participate in the investigation.

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What changed

The UK Trade Remedies Authority has initiated an expiry review (ER0083) for biodiesel products (Category 1: >20% biodiesel content, Category 2: <=20% biodiesel content) originating in the United States and consigned from Canada. The investigation was initiated on January 28, 2026, following an application by the Renewable Transport Fuel Association (RTFA). This review will assess whether existing trade remedies should continue.

Companies involved in the import, export, or production of biodiesel, particularly those dealing with US or Canadian origins, should review the case details and consider registering their interest to participate. The deadline for registration of interest is not explicitly stated but is implied to be prior to the full investigation proceeding. Failure to register interest may limit participation in the review process.

What to do next

Review the scope of the biodiesel investigation ER0083.
Register interest with the UK Trade Remedies Authority if involved in the import/export of affected biodiesel.
Monitor case updates and submissions on the public file.

Source document (simplified)

ER0083 - Biodiesel products originating in the United States of America (including biodiesel consigned from Canada)

Expiry review

The goods that are the subject of the investigation are:

Category 1 Goods (biodiesel, pure or blend, greater than 20% biodiesel content)

Fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters (FAME) and/or paraffinic gasoil obtained from synthesis of non-fossil origin, commonly known as ‘biodiesel’. In a pure form or in a blend containing by weight more than 20%, fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and/or paraffinic gasoil obtained from synthesis of non-fossil origin, originating in the United States of America and consigned from Canada.

AND

Category 2 Goods (biodiesel, blend, less than 20% biodiesel content)

Fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and/or paraffinic gasoil obtained from synthesis of non-fossil origin, commonly known as ‘biodiesel’, in a blend containing by weight 20% or less of fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and/or paraffinic gasoil obtained from synthesis of non-fossil origin, originating in the United States of America.

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Case details

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Applicant Renewable Transport Fuel Association (RTFA) Country United States of America Last updated 27 Feb 2026 Initiation date 28 Jan 2026 Commodities affected
- 1516209821
- 1516209829
- 1516209833
- 1518009121
- 1518009129
- 1518009133
- 1518009521
- 1518009921
- 1518009929
- 1518009933
- 2710201121
- 2710201129
- 2710201133
- 2710201621
- 2710201629
- 2710201633
- 2710201693
- 2710201910
- 2710201990
- 3826001020
- 3826001029
- 3826001050
- 3826001059
- 3826001089
- 3826001099
- 3826009011
- 3826009019

- 3826009033

Public file

The public file contains non-confidential versions of documents submitted by registered
participants in the case. It also contains non-confidential versions of reports or other
documents generated by the Trade Remedies Authority during the investigation and links to all
relevant public notices for the case.

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| Sort by: Submission | Sort by: Party | Sort by: Type | Sort by: Published | Sort by: Files |
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| Submission: Registration of Interest | Party: ARGENT ENERGY (UK) LIMITED | Type: Domestic Producer | Published: 23 Feb 2026 | No. of files: 1 |
| Submission: Registration of Interest | Party: Advanced Biofuels Canada Association | Type: Trade Body | Published: 24 Feb 2026 | No. of files: 1 |
| Submission: Registration of Interest | Party: United States of America, Department of Commerce | Type: Foreign Government | Published: 27 Feb 2026 | No. of files: 1 |
| Submission: Registration of Interest | Party: UK Oil Industry Tax Committee | Type: Contributor | Published: 24 Feb 2026 | No. of files: 1 |
| Submission: Registration of Interest | Party: Phillips 66 Ltd | Type: Contributor | Published: 24 Feb 2026 | No. of files: 2 |
| Submission: Registration of Interest | Party: VALERO ENERGY LTD | Type: Contributor | Published: 24 Feb 2026 | No. of files: 1 |
| Submission: Registration of Interest | Party: GREENERGY FUELS LIMITED | Type: Domestic Producer | Published: 24 Feb 2026 | No. of files: 1 |
| Submission: General | Party: Renewable Transport Fuel Association (RTFA) | Type: Applicant | Published: 23 Feb 2026 | No. of files: 3 |
| Submission: Registration of Interest | Party: Global Affairs Canada | Type: Foreign Government | Published: 24 Feb 2026 | No. of files: 1 |
| Submission: Registration of Interest | Party: OLLECO | Type: Domestic Producer | Published: 24 Feb 2026 | No. of files: 1 |
| Submission: Registration of Interest | Party: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative | Type: Foreign Government | Published: 24 Feb 2026 | No. of files: 1 |
| Submission: General publication - Case timeline | Party: Trade Remedies Authority | Type: Trade Remedies Authority | Published: 28 Jan 2026 | No. of files: 1 |
| Submission: Notice of Initiation | Party: Trade Remedies Authority | Type: Trade Remedies Authority | Published: 28 Jan 2026 | No. of files: 1 |
| Submission: General publication - Pre-sampling questionnaire | Party: Trade Remedies Authority | Type: Trade Remedies Authority | Published: 28 Jan 2026 | No. of files: 1 |
| Submission: General publication - Application | Party: Trade Remedies Authority | Type: Trade Remedies Authority | Published: 28 Jan 2026 | No. of files: 8 |
| Submission: General publication - Application | Party: Trade Remedies Authority | Type: Trade Remedies Authority | Published: 28 Jan 2026 | No. of files: 8 |
| Submission: General publication - Application | Party: Trade Remedies Authority | Type: Trade Remedies Authority | Published: 28 Jan 2026 | No. of files: 8 |