Preliminary Results of Duty Review on Ripe Olives From Spain Released
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has released its preliminary findings in the countervailing duty review concerning ripe olives from Spain. The review covers the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The preliminary results indicate that certain producers and exporters received countervailable subsidies. Countervailable subsidies are a type of financial aid provided by governments that give an unfair advantage to businesses.
The department focused on Agro Sevilla Aceitunas S.Coop And. (Agro Sevilla) during their review. The review began on January 21, 2026, as part of an examination of the countervailing duty order.
Due to lapses in federal appropriations, several deadlines were delayed. Initially, all deadlines were postponed by 47 days. Later, an additional delay of 21 days was added. These delays were accounted for in the review process, affecting timelines but ensuring thoroughness.
The review has found that Agro Sevilla received subsidies at a rate of 4.57% ad valorem. The term “ad valorem” means that a percentage is applied to the value of the goods. Another company, Angel Camacho Alimentación, S.L., along with its affiliates, also received subsidies at the same rate.
There were changes in the status of certain companies involved in the review. Four companies were partially rescinded from the review. Rescission means that those companies are no longer being examined for subsidy receipts during the review period. These companies are Alimentary Group DCoop, S.Coop. And., Aceitunera del Norte de Caceres, Soc. Coop. LTDA 2° Grado, Aceitunera del Norte de Cáceres, S.C.L., and Plasoliva, S.L.
Commerce has invited interested parties to submit comments on the preliminary findings. There is a specified period for comments, and hearings may be scheduled if requested.
Upon completion of the review, the results could impact duty rates applied to imports of ripe olives from Spain. New rates will be published following the conclusion of the review process, currently scheduled to conclude within 120 days of the preliminary results’ release.
The preliminary findings are now available for public view through the Commerce Department’s system. The findings and potential changes in duty rates may affect both importers and consumers in the United States.
Please stay tuned for continued updates as the review proceeds toward its final results.
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