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Debt - Schedule of Short-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Standby Letters of Credit [Line Items] |  |
Other short-term bank borrowings | $ 36 | $ 35
Current portion of long-term debt | 271 | 17
Total | $ 307 | $ 52

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