Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Information About Balance Sheet Classification of Accruals

The following table provides information about the balance sheet classification of these accruals:

	As of December 31,
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)	2017		2016
Reserve against Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts	$	1,352	$	1,154
Other current liabilities:
Accrued rebates	2,674		2,261
Other accruals	512		509
Other noncurrent liabilities	385		357
Total accrued rebates and other accruals	$	4,923	$	4,282