INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
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| INCOME TAXES | ||||
| Income tax expense | $ 49 | $ (40) | $ 85 | $ 39 |
| Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 35.00% | |||
| Net (decrease) increase in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax expense | (5) | 4 | ||
| Huntsman International | ||||
| INCOME TAXES | ||||
| Income tax expense | $ 48 | $ (51) | $ 85 | $ 29 |
| 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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