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Product Warranty
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Guarantees and Product Warranties [Abstract]  
Product Warranty Product Warranty:

PMI's IQOS devices are subject to standard product warranties generally for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase or such other periods as required by law. PMI generally provides in cost of sales for the estimated cost of warranty in the period the related revenue is recognized. PMI assesses the adequacy of its accrued product warranties and adjusts the amounts as necessary based on actual experience and changes in future estimates. Factors that affect product warranties may vary across markets but typically include product failure rates, logistics and service delivery costs, and warranty policies. PMI accounts for its product warranties within other accrued liabilities. At June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, these amounts were as follows:
 
For the Six Months Ended
For the Year Ended
(in millions)
June 30, 2019
December 31, 2018
Balance at beginning of period
$
67

$
71

Changes due to:
 
 
   Warranties issued
139

179

    Settlements
(91
)
(183
)
    Currency
1

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Balance at end of period
$
116

$
67