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VAT TAX ISSUE IN BRAZIL (Details Textual)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2010
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2010
BRL
May 31, 2010
USD ($)
May 31, 2010
BRL
Oct. 31, 2009
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2009
BRL
Apr. 30, 2011
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2011
BRL
Jan. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2013
BRL
Apr. 30, 2011
Defended Based On Lapse Of Statute Limitations [Member]
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2011
Defended Based On Lapse Of Statute Limitations [Member]
BRL
Apr. 30, 2011
Defended Based On State Auditor Misunderstanding [Member]
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2011
Defended Based On State Auditor Misunderstanding [Member]
BRL
May 31, 2010
Original Claim 2004-2006 [Member]
USD ($)
May 31, 2010
Original Claim 2004-2006 [Member]
BRL
Oct. 31, 2010
Claim 2007-2009 By State Of Bahia [Member]
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2010
Claim 2007-2009 By State Of Bahia [Member]
BRL
Jan. 31, 2013
Maximum [Member]
Jan. 31, 2013
Minimum [Member]
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Translation1                 1.82 1.82                    
Value Added Tax Examination Claims Incurred In Period         $ 3.0 [1] 4.8 [1]                            
Value Added Tax Examination Penalties and Interest Expense         3.5 [1] 5.6 [1]                            
Value Added Tax Examination Income Tax Total         6.5 [1] 10.4 [1]                            
Value Added Tax Claim Paid Amount     1.9 [1] 3.5 [1]                                
Value Added Tax Credit Carryforward Amount                 1.1 2.1                    
Other Tax Expense (Benefit)             1.6                          
Value Added Tax Fines and Penalties Defendable 0.5 0.9                 0.6 1.0 0.2 0.3            
Total Paid Or To Be Paid Into Government Under Amnesty Program             5.0 9.2             2.2 3.5        
Value Added Tax Payable During Period 5.5 11.1                             3.2      
Fines and penalties                   8.0             2.4 4.9    
Available For Credit 1.9 3.4         2.9 5.4 [2]                        
Value Added Tax Judicial deposit                 6.2 12.3                    
Judicial Court Deposit Initial Estimated Time Period                                     2 years 1 year 6 months
Value Added Tax Judicial Deposit To Be Paid By Pledging Asset                 $ 1.6 3.1                    
Value Added Tax Loss Of Incentive Description                 Desenvolve is an incentive remaining from Brazils hyperinflationary days about 10 years ago. It is based on the net ICMS (VAT) tax payable. (QT pays ICMS to suppliers on raw materials, bills and collects ICMS from customers, takes credit for ICMS paid to suppliers and remits the difference. The net amount payable is payable 30% immediately and 70% for up to five years. The desenvolve is an incentive to pay the 70% quickly, like a cash discount. If the full amount is paid immediately, there is an 80% discount of the 70% (or 56% of the total). Desenvolve is an incentive remaining from Brazils hyperinflationary days about 10 years ago. It is based on the net ICMS (VAT) tax payable. (QT pays ICMS to suppliers on raw materials, bills and collects ICMS from customers, takes credit for ICMS paid to suppliers and remits the difference. The net amount payable is payable 30% immediately and 70% for up to five years. The desenvolve is an incentive to pay the 70% quickly, like a cash discount. If the full amount is paid immediately, there is an 80% discount of the 70% (or 56% of the total).                    
[1] At exchange rate prevailing in 2010 when recorded.
[2] The amount allowed as credit against future payments represents the VAT taxes actually previously paid to the neighboring state.