The US-China trade war affects the Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark, which faces a $185 million tariff on imported BTC Mining Rigs.

Mining company CleanSpark recently revealed that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been sending letters since May 27, claiming that the Bitcoin mining rigs imported by CleanSpark from April to June 2024 are from China, and therefore requiring CleanSpark to pay high import tariffs for Chinese origin. (Background: Trump imposed a 100% semiconductor tariff, TSMC invested $200 billion to 'dodge a bullet,' opening up 5% higher) (Context: Trump announced an 'important statement' at midnight on 8/7, are semiconductor tariffs coming?) Crypto mining company CleanSpark recently disclosed in its Q2 2025 financial report that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been sending letters since May 27, claiming that the Bitcoin mining rigs imported by CleanSpark from April to June 2024 are from China, and therefore requiring CleanSpark to pay high import tariffs for Chinese origin. Additional payment of $185 million If the CBP's accusations are upheld and tariffs are retroactively applied to all mining rigs imported by CleanSpark since April 2024, CleanSpark estimates that it will incur $185 million in costs, excluding statutory interest. However, in the face of this hefty bill, CleanSpark firmly denies the CBP's accusations. The company stated that its import documents and the statements from hardware suppliers clearly indicate that these mining rigs are not from China and fully comply with the terms of the purchase agreement. CleanSpark emphasized in its financial report: "We believe the CBP's allegations regarding the origin of the imported mining rigs from China are baseless, and the company will do everything possible to defend its rights and interests." Currently, CleanSpark has not prepared funds in advance for this potential cost, as they believe the likelihood of having to pay this amount is low. CleanSpark is not alone In fact, CleanSpark is not the only mining company under CBP scrutiny. Another publicly traded miner, IREN, also disclosed earlier this year that CBP similarly accused it of importing mining rigs from China between April 2024 and February 2025, involving a tariff dispute of up to $100 million. However, IREN also denies the allegations and actively fights against the action notice issued by CBP. The cases of CleanSpark and IREN demonstrate that U.S. customs authorities are conducting a large-scale review of the origin of crypto mining equipment, undoubtedly significantly influenced by the U.S.-China trade war, and also bringing the supply chain issues of the crypto mining industry back to the forefront due to tariffs. In the future, as the U.S. strengthens its regulation of imported goods, more mining companies may face similar challenges, as the largest mining rig manufacturers are still located in China. Related reports Trump criticizes India for buying Russian oil, threatens to 'significantly increase tariffs'! India: Will take all measures to defend energy security Trump tariffs have no room for negotiation! U.S. Trade Representative Grill: It has been determined that a reduction is impossible Taiwan's collective anxiety over semiconductor tariffs: What is the '232 Clause'? Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark faces $185 million in tariffs for importing BTC mining rigs> This article was originally published in BlockTempo, the most influential blockchain news media.