Bitmain Ships 187,000 kg Mining Parts to US to Avoid Tariffs

Bitmain, the leading Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer, has reportedly shipped 187,000 kilograms of electronic components to the United States since June 2025, signaling a strategic shift toward localized assembly to avoid potential tariffs on fully imported mining rigs [1]. This move aligns with broader efforts to adapt to tightening trade policies under the Trump administration, which has proposed higher import duties on Chinese electronics, including mining hardware [1]. The shipments, tracked through TheMinerMag’s monthly records, indicate a departure from prior practices where the company primarily exported complete mining machines.

The logistics strategy marks a calculated pivot to mitigate risks associated with U.S. tariff policies. By shipping unassembled components to its Delaware-based affiliate, Bitmain aims to leverage domestic manufacturing in the U.S., reducing exposure to duties that could otherwise inflate costs for fully assembled products [1]. This approach mirrors tactics employed by Bitmain’s rival MicroBT, whose U.S. partner has similarly imported parts for local assembly since the 2022-2023 bear market [1].

The recent activity builds on Bitmain’s earlier repositioning of surplus hardware. Between 2023 and 2024, the company redirected over 50 EH/s of unused Antminer S19XP units from Southeast Asia to its Georgia subsidiary, likely for in-house mining operations [1]. These machines, initially left idle during the bear market, were later repackaged under the balance sheet of Cango Inc., Bitmain’s newly listed mining proxy on the NYSE [1]. Such maneuvers highlight the firm’s flexibility in managing inventory amid fluctuating market conditions.

Industry observers note that the shift reflects broader challenges in the mining hardware sector. Post-halving demand for new rigs has softened since Q4 2024, with hashprice and transaction fees stabilizing at historically low levels [1]. Simultaneously, geopolitical tensions have complicated supply chain planning for hardware manufacturers, forcing companies to balance global demand with domestic policy shifts. The reliance on localized manufacturing underscores the growing importance of cost optimization and regulatory agility in an increasingly fragmented market.

TheMinerMag, a cryptocurrency mining trade publication, attributes the trend to evolving trade dynamics and the need for hardware producers to remain competitive. The data underscores a sector in transition, where companies are redefining production strategies to navigate tariffs, market volatility, and shifting regulatory landscapes [1].

Source: [1] [Miner Weekly: Bitmain Funnels 187 Tons of Antminer Parts to Skirt US Tariffs] [https://api.news.bitcoin.com/wp-json/bcn/v1/post?slug=miner-weekly-bitmain-funnels-187-tons-of-antminer-parts-to-skirt-us-tariffs]