U.S. Eyes Subsidies on Chinese Chemical Imports
Published Date: 6/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce is starting an investigation into whether imports of a chemical called N-Cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-Sulfenamide from China are unfairly supported by the Chinese government. This affects U.S. companies like LANXESS that make this chemical at home and could lead to extra taxes on imports to protect American jobs. The investigation kicked off in late May 2026, so changes and possible fees might come soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Possible Import Taxes on CBS
The Department of Commerce has opened a countervailing duty investigation into imports of N-Cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-Sulfenamide (CBS) from the People’s Republic of China, effective May 27, 2026. This investigation could lead to extra import duties (countervailing duties) on CBS imports to address alleged unfair government subsidies and to protect U.S. producers such as LANXESS.
Fast Investigation Timetable
Commerce will make a preliminary countervailing-duty determination no later than 65 days after initiation (initiation date: May 27, 2026). The U.S. International Trade Commission will make its preliminary injury determination within 45 days after the petition was filed (petition filed May 7, 2026); a negative ITC finding will terminate the investigation.
Questionnaires and Company-Specific Rates
Commerce intends to calculate company-specific subsidy rates and will send quantity-and-value (Q&V) questionnaires to each Chinese producer/exporter with complete address information. Responses to the Q&V questionnaire must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. ET on June 10, 2026.
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