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COST OF SALES (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
COST OF SALES [Abstract] |
Customs expense | $ 31.4

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- Definition A noncash adjustment for the amount related to a ruling issued by the Tokyo District Court on a dispute between the Company and the customs authorities in Japan. The District Court upheld previous customs assessments related to the importation of several of the Company's products into Japan. + References No definition available. + Details
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- References No definition available. + Details
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