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Nvidia Requires Upfront Payments for H200 AI Chips from Chinese Customers

Nvidia Requires Upfront Payments for H200 AI Chips from Chinese Customers

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Nvidia has implemented a policy requiring its Chinese customers to pay upfront in full for its H200 AI chips. This change comes amid uncertain approval statuses from both the U.S. and Chinese governments, with stricter terms compared to previous policies that allowed partial deposits. Customers may only use commercial insurance or asset collateral under the new terms.

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