Commerce Probes Cheap Chinese Rubber Chemical
Published Date: 6/2/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce is starting an investigation into whether imports of N-Cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-Sulfenamide (CBS) from China are being sold unfairly cheap. This affects U.S. CBS producers like LANXESS Corporation and could lead to extra duties on these imports to protect American businesses. The investigation kicked off on May 27, 2026, and could impact prices and trade soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Very High Estimated Dumping Margins Listed
As part of the initiation, Commerce recorded estimated dumping margins for CBS from China using different surrogate countries: 338.51 percent (Brazil surrogate), 322.55 percent (Malaysia surrogate), and 285.94 percent (Mexico surrogate). These estimates were included in the initiation materials published June 2, 2026.
Antidumping Investigation Initiated
On May 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce initiated a less-than-fair-value (antidumping) investigation into imports of N-Cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-Sulfenamide (CBS) from the People's Republic of China. The petition was filed by LANXESS Corporation, which the petitioner identified as the only U.S. producer and which supported the petition for 100 percent of U.S. industry production.
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