Spain: 20% EU Rate on Wine, Olive Oil, and Industrial Goods
Spain, as a member of the European Union, received the EU-wide IEEPA reciprocal tariff rate of 20% effective April 5, 2025. Spain is a major U.S. trade partner within the EU, with particularly strong export volumes in wine, olive oil, fresh produce, industrial machinery, and pharmaceuticals.
Spain’s Key Export Categories to the U.S.
Spain exports a broad range of agricultural and industrial products to the United States:
- Wine: Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Cava, and other DO-certified Spanish wines
- Olive oil: Spain is the world’s largest olive oil producer; a major share of U.S. olive oil imports originate in Spain
- Fresh and processed fruits and vegetables: Spanish citrus, peppers, and canned goods
- Footwear: Spanish-manufactured shoes and accessories
- Industrial machinery: Automotive manufacturing equipment, packaging machinery
- Pharmaceuticals: Active pharmaceutical ingredients and specialty medicines
Key Product Categories
Wine (Chapter 22): Spain is one of the top sources of wine for the U.S. market. Rioja, Cava, and other Spanish wines are widely distributed by U.S. importers. The 20% IEEPA rate affected every U.S. wine importer with a Spanish portfolio.
Olive Oil (Chapter 15): Spain accounts for a large share of U.S. olive oil imports. The 20% rate raised the landed cost of Spanish olive oil for U.S. food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
Machinery (Chapter 84): Industrial machinery manufactured in Spain — including automotive assembly equipment and food processing machinery — imported by U.S. manufacturers.
Footwear (Chapter 64): Spanish footwear, including fashion shoes and accessories, was subject to the 20% IEEPA rate.
Pharmaceuticals (Chapter 30): Spain is a significant pharmaceutical manufacturer within the EU. Spanish API producers and finished-dose manufacturers supplied U.S. pharmaceutical companies.
EU Uniform Rate
The 20% rate was applied uniformly to all EU member states. There are no Spain-specific exclusions. Spanish-origin goods with IEEPA duties assessed between April 5, 2025 and February 20, 2026 are potentially eligible for CAPE refund.
Estimating Your Spain Refund
For an importer that brought in $1,500,000 in Spanish goods during the IEEPA window:
- Estimated duty refund: $300,000 (20% × $1,500,000)
- Estimated interest (~5%): $15,000
- Estimated total: $315,000
Use the calculator above to estimate based on your actual import value.