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Income Taxes - Income Tax Examinations (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
U.S. Federal |
Major tax payer in tax Jurisdiction |
Years no longer subject to examination | 2011 and prior
China |
Major tax payer in tax Jurisdiction |
Years no longer subject to examination | 2009 and prior
France |
Major tax payer in tax Jurisdiction |
Years no longer subject to examination | 2012 and prior
Mexico |
Major tax payer in tax Jurisdiction |
Years no longer subject to examination | 2009 and prior
Germany |
Major tax payer in tax Jurisdiction |
Years no longer subject to examination | 2007 and prior
Hungary |
Major tax payer in tax Jurisdiction |
Years no longer subject to examination | 2008 and prior
Japan |
Major tax payer in tax Jurisdiction |
Years no longer subject to examination | 2011 and prior
South Korea |
Major tax payer in tax Jurisdiction |
Years no longer subject to examination | 2009 and prior

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