Investigations into U.S. Renewable Diesel Imports

Summary#

On March 6, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency launched investigations under the Special Import Measures Act into alleged dumping and subsidizing of renewable diesel from the United States. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will carry out a preliminary inquiry into whether the imports have injured the Canadian industry and must decide within 60 days.

What it does#

• Opens an anti-dumping and countervailing investigation into renewable diesel (also called hydrogenation‑derived renewable diesel or HDRD) coming from the United States.
• Covers goods normally classified under tariff numbers 2710.19.99.23, 2710.19.99.93, and 2710.19.99.99, while noting those codes include some non-subject goods and that subject goods might fall under other codes.
• Puts the question of injury to Canadian producers before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, which will make a preliminary decision within 60 days of the March 6, 2025 initiation.
• Invites written submissions to the CBSA (send electronically to simaregistry@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca). To be considered, the CBSA must receive information by July 14, 2025.
• Says submissions are public unless clearly marked confidential; if something is confidential, a non‑confidential edited version must also be provided.
• Promises a Statement of Reasons on the CBSA website within 15 days after the CBSA’s decision.

Who's affected#

• Producers and refiners of renewable diesel in Canada.
• Importers, exporters and traders of renewable diesel (including companies in the United States that sell this fuel into Canada).
• Distributors, fuel blenders, large fuel users, and businesses that rely on renewable diesel for operations.
• Customs brokers, trade lawyers and anyone who files evidence with the CBSA or the Tribunal.
  If it’s unclear whether a specific product or shipment is covered, the CBSA’s full product definition on its website is the authoritative source.

Why it matters#

• If the investigations find dumping or unfair subsidies and injury, they can lead to trade remedies (like duties) that raise the cost of some imported renewable diesel.
• That could affect fuel supply choices, blending practices, and prices for businesses that use renewable diesel.
• The process also gives affected companies and other interested parties a clear chance to submit evidence and arguments before any measures are put in place.