Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details)

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Carrying Amount $ 476 $ 451  
Accumulated Amortization 420 408  
Net 56 43  
Amortization expense 6 12 $ 6
Estimated future amortization expense for intangible assets      
2018 6    
2019 6    
2020 6    
2021 5    
2022 4    
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES      
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Carrying Amount 484 459  
Accumulated Amortization 428 416  
Net 56 43  
Amortization expense 7 12 $ 6
Patents, trademarks and technology      
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Carrying Amount 350 349  
Accumulated Amortization 332 327  
Net 18 22  
Patents, trademarks and technology | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES      
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Carrying Amount 350 349  
Accumulated Amortization 332 327  
Net 18 22  
Licenses and other agreements      
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Carrying Amount 40 37  
Accumulated Amortization 25 23  
Net 15 14  
Licenses and other agreements | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES      
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Carrying Amount 40 37  
Accumulated Amortization 25 23  
Net 15 14  
Non-compete agreements      
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Carrying Amount 4 3  
Accumulated Amortization 2 2  
Net 2 1  
Non-compete agreements | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES      
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Carrying Amount 4 3  
Accumulated Amortization 2 2  
Net 2 1  
Other intangibles      
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Carrying Amount 82 62  
Accumulated Amortization 61 56  
Net 21 6  
Other intangibles | HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES      
INTANGIBLE ASSETS      
Carrying Amount 90 70  
Accumulated Amortization 69 64  
Net $ 21 $ 6