On May 7, 2026, LANXESS Corporation filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on the imports of N-Cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2- sulfenamide (“CBS”) from the People’s Republic of China. The petition alleges dumping margins of 1,231.15%. The petition identifies certain foreign producers/exporters and U.S. importers of the investigated product.
The product subject to this investigation is CBS, also known as N-cyclohexyl-2- benzothiazolesulfenamide, N-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-ylsulfanyl) cyclohexanamine and N-cyclohexylbenzothiazol-2-sulphenamide. It may additionally be termed Accelerator CZ, CBTS, Thiohexam, HIP4, Curax, DURAX, Conaca, Conach, Conacs, or Celacs.
CBS is an organic compound used in the rubber industry as a delayed action accelerator for rubber vulcanization. CBS is primarily used in the production of tires, but also used in the production of hoses, belts, and other rubber products. The petition includes a more detailed description of the covered merchandise and exclusions.
The projected date of International Trade Commission’s Preliminary Conference is May 28, 2026. The earliest theoretical date for retroactive suspension of liquidation for AD is July 16, 2026. CVD is May 27, 2026.
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