Foxconn, Apple's key contract manufacturer, has expanded its iPhone assembly operations to Brazil. The latest iPhone 16e models are now being assembled at the Foxconn factory in Jundiaí, São Paulo, adding to the company's production facilities in India, Vietnam, and China. This move aligns with Apple's strategy to diversify its manufacturing locations and optimize production efficiency.
According to reports from MacMagazine, the iPhones assembled in Brazil bear the label "Assembled in Brazil - Brazilian Industry" on their retail boxes, with the A3409 model number and MD1R4BR/A identifier. This localization of manufacturing is not new for Foxconn, which has previously produced iPhone SE 2020 and various iPhone 13, 14, 15, and 16 models in Brazil.
Apple's decision to expand iPhone production in Brazil is part of a broader strategy to leverage countries with advantageous tariffs, such as Brazil's 10% import tax. This move aims to enhance Apple's presence in regions with favorable trade conditions and contribute to global supply chain resilience.
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