NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) does not require customers to make upfront payments for its H200 chips, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Tuesday.
The clarification follows earlier reports suggesting that Nvidia had introduced unusually strict sales terms for Chinese buyers, including demands for full prepayment, after Washington recently approved the advanced H200 chips for sale in China.
Reports published in December indicated that Chinese technology firms had placed orders for more than 2 million H200 chips, pointing to strong demand for the most powerful AI processor that Nvidia is currently permitted to sell in the country.
However, uncertainty remains over China’s position on the H200, as Beijing continues to push for full self-sufficiency across the artificial intelligence supply chain. China was seen restricting imports of Nvidia chips in 2025, partly amid an escalating trade dispute with the United States.
Nvidia has previously said it would stop factoring China into its earnings outlook, citing heightened uncertainty around the market and regulatory environment.