UK proposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese FAME and HVO

The TRA – the UK’s independent body that investigates whether trade remedy measures are needed to counter unfair import practices – launched an investigation on 5 June 2024 following an application by the Renewable Transport Fuels Association (RTFA) on behalf of UK biodiesel producers.

Published on 22 August following the investigation, the TRA’s Statement of Essential Facts (SEF) found that Chinese biodiesel was being dumped in the UK at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to UK producers.

The TRA concluded that applying anti-dumping measures would be in the UK’s economic interest.

As a result, the TRA proposed the introduction of anti-dumping duties, including:

• 15.68% for the Zhuoyue Group and non-sampled co-operating exporters
• 54.64% for all other exporters

The products covered in the investigation include biodiesel fuels, specifically FAME and HVO used in pure form or blended and commonly supplied for use as road transport fuel in the UK.

Prior to a final recommendation being made, the TRA has invited stakeholders to provide comments or submit additional evidence via the agency’s online trade remedy service by 22 September 2025.

Tags: investigation, anti-dumping duties, fatty acid methyl esters, hydrotreated vegetable oils, UK, imports, Chinese