Apple Computer operates an in-bond facility in Nuevo Laredo,Mexico,where it processes,packages,assembles,and even repairs Apple computers.Once the tasks are completed,Apple sends the goods back to the United States without ever paying exporting or importing fees from either country.Such an arrangement (facility)is popularly called:

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The arrangement described in the question is known as a "Maquiladora" facility. This term refers to factories in Mexico that are owned by foreign companies and are allowed to import raw materials into Mexico duty-free, as long as the finished goods are exported out of Mexico. This allows companies to take advantage of lower labor costs in Mexico while avoiding import tariffs and other fees.

Apple Computer Operates an In-Bond Facility in Nuevo Laredo,Mexico,where It