US Revokes Intel, Samsung, SK Hynix Waivers On China Chip Equipment

According to a notice in the Federal Register, the restrictions take effect in 120 days and the companies will now need to obtain licenses to buy the equipment in China.

The U.S. announced on Friday plans to tighten restrictions on global chipmakers operating in China, revoking authorizations that allowed Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Intel (INTC) to receive American semiconductor manufacturing equipment in the country.

According to a notice in the Federal Register, the restrictions take effect in 120 days. Intel continues to produce wafers in China even though it sold its Dalian NAND plant to SK Hynix in 2021. Now, the companies will need to obtain licenses to buy the equipment in China. 

The rule change could weigh on sales by U.S. equipment makers KLA Corp. (KLAC), Lam Research (LRCX), and Applied Materials (AMAT). At the same time, it may create openings for Chinese suppliers and benefit Micron (MU), a key U.S. rival to Samsung and SK Hynix in the memory market.

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