Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

(In millions)		2016		2015		2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Balance at beginning of year	$	33	$	30	$	22
Charged to costs and expenses		3		5		11
Deductions from reserves*		(9)		(2)		(3)
Balance at end of year	$	27	$	33	$	30
Inventory FIFO reserves
Balance at beginning of year	$	206	$	169	$	150
Charged to costs and expenses		59		56		51
Deductions from reserves*		(34)		(19)		(32)
Balance at end of year	$	231	$	206	$	169

*Deductions primarily include amounts written off on uncollectable accounts (less recoveries), inventory disposals, changes to prior year estimates, and currency translation adjustments.