INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
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| Net decrease in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax expense (benefit) | $ (1) | $ (9) |
| Income tax expense | $ 27 | 2 |
| Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 35.00% | |
| Huntsman International | ||
| INCOME TAXES | ||
| Income tax expense | $ 27 | $ 3 |
| 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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