A standard warranty is provided as assurance that the equipment will function as intended. The standard warranty period varies by product and region. At the time a sale is recognized, we record an estimate of future warranty costs based on historical claims rate experience and estimated population under warranty.


	Three Months Ended
	January 28		January 29
	2024		2023
Beginning of period balance	$	1,610	$	1,427
Warranty claims paid		(309)		(262)
New product warranty accruals		281		256
Foreign exchange		7		23
End of period balance	$	1,589	$	1,444

In certain international markets, we provide guarantees to banks for the retail financing of John Deere equipment. At January 28, 2024, the notional value of these guarantees was $166. We may repossess the equipment collateralizing the receivables. At January 28, 2024, the accrued losses under these agreements were not material.

We also had other miscellaneous contingent liabilities and guarantees totaling approximately $115 at January 28, 2024. The accrued liability for these contingencies was not material at January 28, 2024.

At January 28, 2024, we had commitments of $597 for the construction and acquisition of property and equipment. Also, at January 28, 2024, we had restricted assets of $214, classified as “Other assets.”

We are subject to various unresolved legal actions. The accrued losses on these matters are not material. We believe the reasonably possible range of losses for these unresolved legal actions would not have a material effect on our financial statements. The most prevalent legal claims relate to product liability (including asbestos-related liability), retail credit, employment, patent, trademark, and antitrust matters.