Net Sales - Schedule of Balance of Deferred Revenue Related to Contracts with Customers (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Balance at December 31, 2021	$ 44
Revenue deferred during period	44
Revenue recognized during period	(48)
Impact of foreign currency translation	1
Balance at June 30, 2022	$ 39

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