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Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate of 30.2% and 30.0% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the effect of income earned by certain of the Company’s foreign entities being taxed at lower rates than the U.S. federal statutory rate. The effective income tax rate of 27.9% and 28.4% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively, differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the effect of income earned by certain of the Company's foreign entities being taxed at lower rates than the federal statutory rate and the positive effect of the domestic production activities deduction. Strong operating performance in China during 2013 facilitated the recognition of certain net operating losses and other deferred tax assets.
As of June 30, 2014, the Company has recorded a $941 liability for gross unrecognized tax benefits. This amount includes $514 of unrecognized tax benefits which, if ultimately recognized, will reduce the Company’s annual effective income tax rate. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of June 30, 2014, the Company had accrued approximately $105 for the payment of interest and penalties.