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4. INVENTORIES ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýInventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined using last-in first-out ("LIFO"), first-in first-out, and average costs methods for different components of inventory. Inventories consisted of the following (dollars in millions):
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýFor both SeptemberÌý30, 2013 and DecemberÌý31, 2012, approximately 11% of inventories were recorded using the LIFO cost method. ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýIn the normal course of operations we, at times, exchange raw materials and finished goods with other companies for the purpose of reducing transportation costs. The net nonmonetary open exchange positions are valued at cost. The amounts included in inventory under nonmonetary open exchange agreements receivable by us for SeptemberÌý30, 2013 and DecemberÌý31, 2012 were $8Ìýmillion and $6Ìýmillion, respectively. Other open exchanges are settled in cash and result in a net deferred profit margin. The amounts receivable under these open exchange agreements for SeptemberÌý30, 2013 and DecemberÌý31, 2012 was $2Ìýmillion and nil, respectively. |