Nvidia is awaiting US government approval to export its H200 chips to China, with strong demand emerging following the reversal of a longstanding export ban, the company’s chief financial officer said on Tuesday.
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Speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nvidia CFO Colette Kress said the US is “working feverishly” on the license applications, though the company still does not know when approvals will be granted.
The H200 chips are part of Nvidia’s AI-focused hardware lineup, and Kress emphasized robust interest from Chinese customers, while declining to comment on any interactions with Chinese officials.
On Monday, Nvidia unveiled six new chips that form the next “Vera Rubin” generation of its AI computing systems, all reportedly in full production. Kress stated that the supply chain remains solid as the company scales up production, without specifying any bottlenecks.
Nvidia has set ambitious targets of $500 billion in cumulative sales from its current “Blackwell” generation and the upcoming Vera Rubin chips by the end of 2026. Discussions are already underway with customers about 2027 data center buildouts, although Kress did not provide sales guidance.
The approval of H200 exports to China is seen as a key milestone for Nvidia’s growth in one of the largest AI hardware markets in the world.
