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INCOME TAXES (Details)

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
INCOME TAXES        
Income tax expense $ (40) $ 81 $ 39 $ 105
Benefit of U.S. foreign tax credits 94      
Decrease in valuation allowance due to restructuring     7  
Income tax expense without foreign tax credits     133  
Effective tax rate (as a percent)     35.00%  
Net increase in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax expense     4 4
Luxembourg
        
INCOME TAXES        
Change in valuation allowance     8 7
Italy
        
INCOME TAXES        
Change in valuation allowance     1  
Huntsman International
        
INCOME TAXES        
Income tax expense (51) 80 29 106
Benefit of U.S. foreign tax credits 105      
Income tax expense without foreign tax credits     $ 134  
Effective tax rate (as a percent)     35.00%