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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of raw materials expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Amount of valuation reserve for inventory.

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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of merchandise or goods in the production process expected to be completed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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Amount of advances received from customers under long-term contracts which have been offset against inventories accounts at the balance sheet date.