Chip smuggling involves the illegal transport of microchips, often high-end processors or semiconductors, across borders to bypass export controls or tariffs. This practice is used by black-market dealers, counterfeiters, and companies seeking cheaper components for electronics. Beneficiaries include unauthorized manufacturers, tech resellers evading sanctions, and criminal networks profiting from supply chain vulnerabilities.
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