maquiladora

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maquiladora

A worker assembles electronic components at a maquiladora.

Definition

Noun: A factory, typically located in Mexico near the United States border, that operates under a special customs regime. Raw materials, components, or equipment are imported duty-free for assembly, processing, or manufacturing. The finished products are then exported, often back to the country of origin of the imported parts.

Usage

The term specifically refers to the industrial model and the factories themselves, which are central to cross-border manufacturing and trade, particularly between the United States and Mexico. - It functions as a countable noun. - It is often used in economic, business, and geopolitical contexts.

Examples
  • Noun:
    • The city's economy grew rapidly due to the establishment of several maquiladoras.
    • Many electronics components are assembled in maquiladoras before being shipped to the United States.
    • The company decided to open a maquiladora to take advantage of lower labor costs and favorable trade agreements.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is sometimes shortened informally to "maquila."
  • The system or model of operation is referred to as the maquiladora program or maquiladora industry.
  • These factories are a key feature of export processing zones and are governed by specific legislation, such as Mexico's program (formerly the Maquiladora Program).
Variants and Related Words
  • Maquila (n): A common shortened form of "maquiladora."
  • IMMEX (n): The current official Mexican program that authorizes the maquiladora model (stands for ).
  • Export Processing Zone (EPZ) (n): A broader term for designated areas with similar customs and tax benefits for export-oriented manufacturing.
Synonyms
  • Assembly plant (n): A factory where parts are put together to make a finished product. (This is a more general term; "maquiladora" implies a specific cross-border, duty-free context.)
  • Border plant (n): A factory located near an international border. (This describes the location but not necessarily the specific customs regime.)
Related Phrases
  • Maquiladora worker (n): An employee working in a maquiladora factory.
  • Maquiladora investment (n): Capital invested in establishing or operating such factories.
maquiladora

A worker assembles electronic components at a maquiladora.

Noun
  1. an assembly plant in Mexico (near the United States border); parts are shipped into Mexico and the finished product is shipped back across the border