TRA proposes duties on biodiesel from Indonesia be maintained

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its Statement of Essential Facts regarding imports of biodiesel from Indonesia.

This transition review was initiated on 6 December 2024. It examined the existing countervailing duties and considered the product scope.

The TRA has recommended updating the product description to exclude sustainable aviation fuel.

The proposed new definition is: “Fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters or paraffinic gasoils obtained from synthesis or hydrotreatment of non-fossil origin, in pure form or as included in a blend, excluding sustainable aviation fuel, in pure form or as included in a blend.”

The TRA intends to maintain the existing countervailing duty rates, which range from 8% to 18%.

Interested parties are invited to submit comments on these findings via the Trade Remedies Service by 8 January.