On April 11, the official WeChat account of the China Semiconductor Industry Association announced that the origin of “integrated circuits” will be determined based on the four-digit tariff code change principle, meaning that the wafer fabrication site will be recognized as the origin. This change in rules has completely rewritten the existing game rules in … Read more
In the context of escalating global trade tensions, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce has announced a 125% tariff on imported goods originating from the United States, defining the origin based on the wafer fabrication location. The implementation of this policy has profound implications for the semiconductor industry, particularly in the analog chip sector. As a … Read more
1. Policy Background and Essence of the Rules On April 11, 2025, the China Semiconductor Industry Association issued an urgent notice clarifying that the origin of integrated circuits is determined by the “wafer fab location”. This rule is not a new policy but a reiteration and refinement of the long-standing “four-digit tariff number change principle” … Read more
According to the “Emergency Notice on the Origin Certification Rules for Semiconductor Products” issued by the China Semiconductor Industry Association on April 11, 2025, the origin certification standards for integrated circuit products have been clearly adjusted to be based on the wafer fabrication location. The introduction of this rule directly affects the international trade compliance … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us On April 11, the China Semiconductor Industry Association issued an “Emergency Notice on the Identification Rules for the ‘Origin’ of Semiconductor Products,” clearly defining the origin of integrated circuits as the “wafer fabrication location”. This policy adjustment is seen as a key measure for China to strengthen the … Read more
China‘s analog IC industry is currently in a catch-up phase. Compared to digital chips, domestic analog IC companies started later but have developed rapidly in recent years. The domestic analog IC market has exceeded 150 billion yuan, but the localization rate is less than 30%, with most market share still occupied by international giants such … Read more
Follow our official account, click the top right corner of the homepage ” · · · “, and setas a star to receive real-time updates on the latest news about automotive materials and chips. Recently, the China Semiconductor Industry Association issued a notice regarding the “Rules for the Identification of the ‘Place of Origin’ of … Read more
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1. What is Tape-Out Tape-out, in English, refers to the process of converting the layout of a designed integrated circuit (IC) into an actual chip, similar to a production line, through a series of manufacturing steps. Tape-out, which means sending for manufacturing, is the final stage of integrated circuit design, where the chip design company … Read more