Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details)

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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - Allowance for doubtful accounts - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts      
Balance at Beginning of Period $ 26 $ 34 $ 42
Charges (credits) to cost and expenses 2 1  
Charged to other accounts (1) (9) (8)
Balance at End of Period 27 26 34
Huntsman International      
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts      
Balance at Beginning of Period 26 34 42
Charges (credits) to cost and expenses 2 1  
Charged to other accounts (1) (9) (8)
Balance at End of Period $ 27 $ 26 $ 34