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Oil excise duties in the UK
The UK changed its excise duty regime for oils in 2022. Eligibility of oils for reduced excise duty rates was restricted and biofuels were brought within the scope of excise tax. Most oils for most purposes are eligible for duty relief under the Tied Oils Scheme which requires prior authorisation from HMRC.
Reclaiming UK excise duty for alcohol
It may be possible to recover UK excise duty on returned goods but the process is not straightforward and is time limited and subject to minimum limits.