China Sales of H200 Chip ‘Appears to Be Stuck’ on China’s Side, Says Inventec Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chip may face import delays in China, as Beijing has not yet cleared the device according to server maker Inventec. While the U.S. has seemingly eased restrictions to allow some shipments, Chinese customs agents have reportedly been instructed not to clear the chip. Inventec’s president stated the decision hinges on China’s political direction, indicating the hold-up is on the Chinese side.

• China is reportedly delaying the decision on allowing Nvidia’s H200 AI chip into the country.
• The U.S. government previously announced it would permit some shipments of the H200 chip to China.
• Chinese customs agents have reportedly been told not to clear the H200 chip.
• Inventec, an Nvidia business partner, confirmed that Beijing had not yet permitted the importation of the H200.
• The decision is described as dependent on China’s political direction.