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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 28, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |
Schedule of Balance Sheet Classification of Accruals |
The following table provides information about the balance sheet classification of these accruals:
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS) |  | June 28, 2020 |  |  | December 31, 2019 |
Reserve against Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts |  | $ | 1,129 |  |  | $ | 1,257 |
Other current liabilities: |  |  |  |
Accrued rebates |  | 3,210 |  |  | 3,285 |
Other accruals |  | 576 |  |  | 581 |
Other noncurrent liabilities |  | 598 |  |  | 565 |
Total accrued rebates and other accruals |  | $ | 5,512 |  |  | $ | 5,689 |

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