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RECEIVABLES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items] |  |  |
Government sales tax receivable | $ 2,658 | $ 2,079 |
Other current assets | 2,607 | 1,686 |
Receivables and other current assets | 5,265 | 3,765 |
VAT collected | 2,200 | 8,300 | $ 5,900
Mexican Tax Authority |  |  |
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items] |  |  |
Government sales tax receivable | $ 700 | $ 1,100 |

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- Definition The total amount due to the entity within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from outside sources, including trade accounts receivable, notes and loans receivable, as well as any other types of receivables, net of allowances established for the purpose of reducing such receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value and other current assets. + References No definition available. + Details
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