Retailer Micro Center has reportedly introduced new requirements for customers purchasing systems equipped with the NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics card. According to reports from a store in Tustin, buyers are now asked to provide identification and sign a formal declaration document.
The document, titled Advanced Computing Product Purchaser Declaration, mandates that the buyer confirms they will not export the hardware or resell it to parties intending to move the equipment outside the country. Staff at the location described this as a new procedure implemented recently.
The RTX 5090 is currently subject to US export restrictions that prevent its official sale in China. Industry reports suggest that unauthorized parallel imports have been the primary source of these cards in restricted regions, prompting retailers to establish a clear documentation trail.
Market conditions for the RTX 5090 remain constrained as AI companies continue to purchase units in bulk. Meanwhile, retail prices have seen significant increases, with some listings in Germany reaching €5000, which represents a 73 percent rise compared to January figures.
Micro Center has not issued an official statement regarding the scope of this policy or whether it will be applied across all retail locations. It remains unclear if this documentation requirement will become a standard industry practice for high-end hardware sales.
