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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Note 11: Inventories

December 31 (In millions) 2004   2003  
GE            
Raw materials and work in process $ 5,042   $ 4,530  
Finished goods   4,806     4,376  
Unbilled shipments   402     281  
    10,250     9,187  
Less revaluation to LIFO   (661 )   (632 )
    9,589     8,555  
GECS            
Finished goods   189     197  
Total $ 9,778   $ 8,752  

As of December 31, 2004, we were obligated to acquire certain raw materials at market prices through the year 2023 under various take-or-pay or similar arrangements. Annual minimum commitments under these arrangements are insignificant.

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