U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Final Results on Ripe Olives from Spain
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On July 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the final results of its review concerning the import of ripe olives from Spain. The review covered the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. During this period, certain exporters and producers in Spain received countervailable subsidies.
Background Information
The examination began with a preliminary report released on February 10, 2026. From March 9 to March 13, 2026, officials from Commerce verified the data provided by the Spanish companies Agro Sevilla Aceitunas S.Coop.And. and Angel Camacho Alimentación, S.L., along with their olive growers.
Final Results
The Commerce Department determined that there were countervailable subsidies—these are government financial aids that benefit specific companies. These help certain exporters and producers of ripe olives from Spain. The subsidies arose from financial contributions by the government, which provided benefits to certain growers and exporters.
Agro Sevilla Aceitunas S.Coop.And. had a subsidy rate of 4.80%. Angel Camacho Alimentación, S.L., along with its cross-owned companies like Grupo Angel Camacho, S.L., showed a much higher subsidy rate of 25.21%.
Methodology and Changes
Throughout the process, Commerce used a detailed methodology to assess the subsidies. This included using facts available, sometimes with an adverse inference. This means that if a company did not provide enough information, Commerce relied on the information available to determine the subsidy amount.
In the final assessment, adjustments were made to certain calculations. These involved changes in programs deemed countervailable and determinations were made for applying adverse facts, such as when incorrect information was found.
Implications
With the final results, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can collect countervailing duties on all affected entries from this review period. These duties are essentially extra taxes on imported goods that received subsidies.
The U.S. Department of Commerce plans to issue instructions to CBP within 35 days after this notice. This may result in holding off on liquidating relevant entries for up to 90 days if a legal challenge, called a summons, is filed in time.
Cash Deposits Required
The announcement also means new cash deposit requirements for estimated countervailing duties on shipments of ripe olives entering the U.S. These deposits are based on the established subsidy rates and will remain in place until further notice. For companies not reviewed, the cash deposit rate is set at 11.08%.
These procedures are important to ensure fair trade and to counteract subsidies that might otherwise lead to unfair competition in the U.S. market.
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