COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014 JPY (¥)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Aggregate amount of assessments and disputed duties	$ 42.1	¥ 4,300.0

The aggregate amount of assessments and disputed duties, net of any recovery of consumption taxes.

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