Chip Nationality: China’s Recent Measures to Regulate Semiconductor Origin Issues

Chip Nationality: China's Recent Measures to Regulate Semiconductor Origin Issues

Senhui Introduction: Suzhou Senhui Semiconductor, supported by a strong research and technology team, focuses on providing complete process solutions and wafer fabrication services for global compound semiconductor customers. The company team members have been deeply involved in the semiconductor industry for many years, possessing decades of rich experience in photolithography, thin film processes, epitaxy, bonding … Read more

Detailed Explanation of New Regulations on the Origin of Integrated Circuits

Detailed Explanation of New Regulations on the Origin of Integrated Circuits

This article is approximately 5,900 words long, recommended for saving and reading. Author | Beiwai Nanchang Produced by | Automotive Electronics and Software On April 11, 2025, the China Semiconductor Industry Association issued an official notice regarding the “Rules for the Determination of the Origin of Semiconductor Products,” clearly stating:The origin of integrated circuits will … Read more

Major Update! New Regulations on the Origin of Integrated Circuits, Wafer Fabrication Becomes Key!

Major Update! New Regulations on the Origin of Integrated Circuits, Wafer Fabrication Becomes Key!

New Regulations Released, Industry Shocked On April 11, 2025, the China Semiconductor Industry Association issued an urgent notice regarding the “Origin Determination Rules for Semiconductor Products,” which has sent ripples through the semiconductor industry. This notice has garnered significant attention because it clarifies the critical issue of determining the origin of integrated circuits, stipulating that … Read more

Clarification of the Semiconductor ‘Wafer Fabrication Location Equals Origin’ Rule

Clarification of the Semiconductor 'Wafer Fabrication Location Equals Origin' Rule

The China Semiconductor Industry Association issued a document to its member units on April 11, emphasizing the customs declaration principles regarding the origin of imported chips.According to the relevant regulations of the General Administration of Customs, the origin of “integrated circuits” is determined based on the four-digit tariff number change principle, meaning the wafer fabrication … Read more

The Origin of Chips: Huaqiangbei Faces Uncertainty in Pricing

The Origin of Chips: Huaqiangbei Faces Uncertainty in Pricing

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