Verified Nov 2026
Castings & Forgings
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Hsinchu, Hsinchu City
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Since 1987
TSMC manufactures semiconductors and provides wafer fabrication, advanced packaging, and design services from its headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan, since 1987. The company employs 50,000–100,000 people with revenues exceeding $10 billion. It serves automotive, electronics, industrial equipment, and plumbing-hardware sectors. The company operates fabrication plants in Taiwan and Arizona, producing chips across technology nodes from mature processes to advanced 3nm and 5nm processes.
TSMC at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
50,000-100,000
Founded
1987
Headquarters
Hsinchu, Hsinchu City
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
Import activity
2266
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
2266
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Taiwan · Singapore · Japan · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from TSMC.
What this tells a buyer
TSMC received 2,266 shipments documented in customs records, with top suppliers including Murata Machinery from Japan (3,370 shipments) and Applied Materials from Taiwan (1,761 shipments); sourcing originates from 14 countries including Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Germany, South Korea, and Malaysia.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO/TS 16949 certifications and offers semiconductor manufacturing across high-performance computing, smartphone, automotive, and IoT applications through advanced wafer fabrication and cleanroom environments.
TSMC is a publicly-traded independent semiconductor foundry with operations spanning Kaohsiung and Taiwan as well as Phoenix, Arizona, serving technology clients and fabless manufacturers globally.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
39 years in operation (founded 1987).
2,266 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
TSMC manufactures semiconductors and provides wafer fabrication, advanced packaging, and design services from its headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan, since 1987. The company employs 50,000–100,000 people with revenues exceeding $10 billion. It serves automotive, electronics, industrial equipment, and plumbing-hardware sectors. The company operates fabrication plants in Taiwan and Arizona, producing chips across technology nodes from mature processes to advanced 3nm and 5nm processes.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1987 |
Headquarters | Hsinchu, Hsinchu City |
Employees | 50,000-100,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Castings & Forgings |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 |
What TSMC makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO/TS 16949 certifications and offers semiconductor manufacturing across high-performance computing, smartphone, automotive, and IoT applications through advanced wafer fabrication and cleanroom environments.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, Electronics (source: tsmc.com).
Certifications
TSMC is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
TSMC received 2,266 shipments documented in customs records, with top suppliers including Murata Machinery from Japan (3,370 shipments) and Applied Materials from Taiwan (1,761 shipments); sourcing originates from 14 countries including Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Germany, South Korea, and Malaysia. US customs bill-of-lading records list 2266 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · Singapore · Japan · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — TSMC Eyes Texas Investment, Setting Up Showdown With Samsung - Electronic Times (etnews.com)
2026-11-02 — [News] TSMC Reportedly Eyes Potential US$45B Fab Expansion in Sherman, Texas, Raising Stakes for Samsung (trendforce.com)
2026-10-30 — Chip-maker could put mega-project in Sherman | wfaa.com (wfaa.com)
2026-09-30 — TSMC evaluates a Texas expansion beyond its $265B plan (el-fondo.com)
2026-09-20 — Taiwan clears TSMC fab site for sub-1.4nm chips at Longtan (eastasiabrief.com)
2026-05-04 — Taiwan: TSMC eyes approval for next-gen fab in Hsinchu Science Park (edexlive.com)
Facilities
TSMC is headquartered in Hsinchu, Hsinchu City. Public sources also reference these locations:
Kaohsiung, Taiwan — reuters.com
Phoenix, Arizona — tsmc.com
Company details
TSMC is a publicly-traded independent semiconductor foundry with operations spanning Kaohsiung and Taiwan as well as Phoenix, Arizona, serving technology clients and fabless manufacturers globally. TSMC was founded in 1987, has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, and is headquartered in Hsinchu, Hsinchu City. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 39 years in operation (founded 1987). 2,266 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does TSMC make?
TSMC manufactures semiconductors and provides wafer fabrication, advanced packaging, and design services from its headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan, since 1987. The company employs 50,000–100,000 people with revenues exceeding $10 billion. It serves automotive, electronics, industrial equipment, and plumbing-hardware sectors. The company operates fabrication plants in Taiwan and Arizona, producing chips across technology nodes from mature processes to advanced 3nm and 5nm processes.
Where is TSMC headquartered?
TSMC is headquartered in Hsinchu, Hsinchu City (2 新安路, Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, 300).
When was TSMC founded?
TSMC was founded in 1987.
How big is TSMC?
TSMC has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does TSMC hold?
TSMC lists IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does TSMC import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 2266 inbound shipments for TSMC, with top origins including Taiwan · Singapore · Japan · Germany.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+886 3 563 6688
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
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