Nvidia Implements Strict Payment Terms for AI Chip Sales to China Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Nvidia has tightened payment terms for its H200 AI chips sold to Chinese buyers, demanding full upfront payment amid unresolved regulatory approvals. At $27,000 per unit, the policy shifts financial risk entirely to purchasers, marking the company's strictest enforcement to date in the region.
Chinese tech firms have placed orders exceeding 2 million H200 chips despite Beijing's pending clearance, far outpacing Nvidia's current inventory of 700,000 units. Limited approvals are expected this quarter, with stringent restrictions prohibiting deployment in military or state-sensitive applications.