is due to expire vs will expire

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Is due to expire' is often used when referring to a scheduled or expected expiration, while 'will expire' is more straightforward and can be used in various contexts. They are comparable but have nuanced differences in usage.

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is due to expire

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a scheduled or expected expiration.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is expected or scheduled to expire in the future.

Examples:

The contract is due to expire next month.
The warranty on the product is due to expire soon.

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It is due to expire on 31 December 2014.
That authorisation is due to expire on 30 September 2004.
The MEDIA Plus programme is due to expire on 31 December 2005.
As the Treaty was concluded for a period of 50 years pursuant to Article 97 thereof, it is due to expire on 23 July 2002.
The current Commission Regulation (EC) No 1400/2002 is due to expire in May 2010.
By Decision 2009/501/EC of the Council [4], the Agreement was renewed for a further period of 5 years and is due to expire on 17 May 2015.
The EUSR's mandate is due to expire on 28 February 2014.
However, the SISNET contract is due to expire on 13 November 2008.
Specifically I point to the EU-Israel action plan, which is due to expire in April 2008.
Mr President, the Protocol of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement with Mauritania is due to expire on 31 July 2012.
The TRIPS waiver, which has so far allowed the legal use of generic drugs by the poorest of the poor in these countries, is due to expire in 2016.
The UK's derogation from the Energy Products Directive which allows it to apply a reduced rate of excise duty on red diesel is due to expire on 31 December 2006.
This provision is due to expire on 31 December 2011, which means that as of 1 January 2012, non-ruminants (pigs and poultry) will be required to be fed a 100 % organic diet.
Accordingly, the term of office of the members of the Advisory Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture set up on 1 May 2004 is due to expire on 30 April 2007.
A formal policy review has been launched and will be completed over the next few months, as the current EU Decision on sanctions is due to expire in April 2012.
The term of office of a deputy Director of Europol appointed by Council Act of 24 July 2006, is due to expire by 31 August 2010.
The term of office of a deputy Director of Europol appointed by Council Act of 14 May 2007, is due to expire by 31 July 2011.
Laos has benefited from such a derogation for certain textile products under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1613/2000, which has been prolonged several times, and is due to expire on 31 December 2008.
Cambodia has benefited from such a derogation for certain textile products under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1614/2000, which has been prolonged several times, and is due to expire on 31 December 2008.
Nepal has benefited from such a derogation for certain textile products under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1615/2000, which has been prolonged several times, and is due to expire on 31 December 2008.

Alternatives:

is scheduled to expire
is expected to expire
is set to expire
is going to expire
is about to expire

will expire

This phrase is correct and can be used in various contexts to indicate that something will come to an end.

This phrase is a straightforward way to indicate that something is going to expire or come to an end in the future.