Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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Income Tax Expense - NOL Carryforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 28, 2019	Jun. 29, 2018
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward	$ 410	$ 448
Japan
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	132
Belgium
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	105
China
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	133
Spain
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	52
Federal NOL (Pre 2017 Act Generation)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	700
Federal NOL (Post 2017 Act Generation)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	0
State and Local Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	619
Tax credit carryforward	578
Domestic Tax Authority
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Tax credit carryforward	$ 59