INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
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| INCOME TAXES | ||||
| Net increase (decrease) in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax expense (benefit) | $ 1 | $ (6) | ||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | $ 32 | $ 34 | $ 59 | 36 |
| Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 35.00% | |||
| Huntsman International | ||||
| INCOME TAXES | ||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | $ 31 | $ 34 | $ 58 | $ 37 |
| 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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