Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

INCOME TAXES (Details)

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
INCOME TAXES        
Income tax expense $ 81 $ 61 $ 105 $ 186
Net increase in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax expense     4 4
Discrete benefit from de-recognition of net deferred tax liability       3
Guatemala, Indonesia, and China
       
INCOME TAXES        
Change in valuation allowance       1
Threshold for change in valuation allowance       2
Luxembourg
       
INCOME TAXES        
Change in valuation allowance     (7) (12)
Huntsman International
       
INCOME TAXES        
Income tax expense $ 80 $ 62 $ 106 $ 188