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CompanyEvent 2025.04.09

Nvidia H20 export licensing and inventory and purchase commitment charges

Use Nvidia’s filings to track the change in export licensing, recognition of inventory charges and shipments after licenses were granted.

Updated Nov 9, 2026

Why can an export license requirement affect inventory and purchase commitments as well as sales?
Verified facts

Notice of a licensing requirement

Nvidia disclosed that the US government notified it on 2025-04-09 that exporting H20 to China and certain other destinations would require a license.

Sources [1]
Verified facts

Charges for inventory and purchase commitments

In quarter 1 of fiscal 2026, Nvidia recognized H20-related charges of $4,500,000,000. These included $1,900,000,000 in product inventory provisions and $2,600,000,000 in charges for excess inventory purchase obligations.

Sources [2]
Verified facts

Licenses granted and actual shipments

Nvidia said it received licenses in 2025-08 for H20 shipments to certain customers in China. It reported no shipments or revenue under those licenses as of the quarterly filing.

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Interpretation

Sales conditions and costs already incurred

A change in export rules alters the conditions for planned sales, while inventory already acquired and supplier purchase commitments remain. Licenses, shipments, revenue recognition and inventory charges need to be checked at their respective dates.

Sources [1][2][3]
Limitations

Scope of the case

The charges reflect Nvidia’s accounting for H20 in that period. Licensing for other products and effects on individual suppliers require separate evidence.

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Sources

  1. Nvidia | Filing on H20 export licensingAccessed Nov 9, 2026
  2. Nvidia | Fiscal 2026 quarter 1 filingAccessed Nov 9, 2026
  3. Nvidia | Fiscal 2026 quarter 2 filingAccessed Nov 9, 2026

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