Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details)

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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Components of net periodic benefit cost    
Contributions to pension and other postretirement benefit plans $ 28 $ 31
Expected contributions to pension and other postretirement benefit plans during remainder of 2014 108  
Defined Benefit Plans
    
Components of net periodic benefit cost    
Service cost 15 17
Interest cost 37 33
Expected return on plan assets (49) (44)
Amortization of prior service benefit (1) (2)
Amortization of actuarial loss 13 20
Special termination benefits 3 5
Settlement loss 1  
Net periodic benefit cost 19 29
Defined Benefit Plans | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
    
Components of net periodic benefit cost    
Service cost 15 17
Interest cost 37 33
Expected return on plan assets (49) (44)
Amortization of prior service benefit (1) (2)
Amortization of actuarial loss 15 21
Special termination benefits 3 5
Settlement loss 1  
Net periodic benefit cost 21 30
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
    
Components of net periodic benefit cost    
Service cost 1 1
Interest cost 1 1
Amortization of prior service benefit (1)  
Net periodic benefit cost 1 2
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
    
Components of net periodic benefit cost    
Service cost 1 1
Interest cost 1 1
Amortization of prior service benefit (1)  
Net periodic benefit cost $ 1 $ 2