The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a final rule removing Intel Semiconductor (Dalian) Ltd., Samsung China Semiconductor Co. Ltd., and SK hynix Semiconductor (China) Ltd. from the Validated End-User (VEU) program. The change revokes existing authorizations that allowed these firms to receive U.S. chipmaking equipment in China without individual licenses.
- The rule, published by the Bureau of Industry and Security, will take effect 120 days after its Federal Register publication.
- Intel, Samsung, and SK Hynix will now need case-by-case licenses to import U.S. semiconductor equipment into their Chinese operations.
- The VEU program previously allowed approved facilities to receive eligible U.S. exports without a license.
- The revocation is expected to result in approximately 1,000 additional license applications annually.
- The move is part of U.S. efforts to tighten export controls and limit China’s access to advanced chip technologies.
Relevant Companies
- INTC – Intel’s Dalian fab in China will require new export licenses for U.S. equipment.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
