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Change in Allowances (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Allowances for doubtful accounts |  |  |
Balance, beginning of year | $ 1,167 | $ 1,275 | $ 1,634
Reversals charged to expense, net | (392) | (108) | (359)
Write-offs | 0 | 0 | 0
Balance, end of year | 775 | 1,167 | 1,275
Allowances for sales returns and discounts |  |  |
Balance, beginning of year | 1,427 | 1,059 | 1,919
Additions charged to expense, net | 1,753 | 1,600 | 1,320
Actual sales return and discount | (1,625) | (1,232) | (2,180)
Balance, end of year | $ 1,555 | $ 1,427 | $ 1,059

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