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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2014
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Mar. 31, 2013
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| INCOME TAXES | ||
| Income tax (expense) benefit | $ (36) | $ 20 |
| Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 35.00% | |
| Net increase in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax expense | 3 | 1 |
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Luxembourg
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| INCOME TAXES | ||
| Change in valuation allowance | 4 | 1 |
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Huntsman International
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| INCOME TAXES | ||
| Income tax (expense) benefit | $ (37) | $ 18 |
| Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 35.00% | |
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- Definition
Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net amount of all increases and decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of the change in the period in the valuation allowance for a specified deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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