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