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Restructuring and Other Charges (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2016	Mar. 28, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining	$ 5
Cash-related restructuring charges	86
Restructuring reserve	40	$ 0
Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cash-related restructuring charges		10
Restructuring reserve		$ 5
Fiscal 2014 Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Cash-related restructuring charges			$ 8
Customs Audit [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other Nonrecurring Expense	34
Other Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other Nonrecurring Expense	$ 14
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Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Other Nonrecurring Expense			$ 10

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Amount of other expense that is infrequent in occurrence or unusual in nature.

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