INCOME TAXES - COMPONENTS OF INCOME ((LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Component of income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | |||
| U.S. | $ (39) | $ 91 | $ 265 |
| Non-U.S. | 686 | 383 | 223 |
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 647 | 474 | 488 |
| HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
| Component of income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes | |||
| U.S. | (46) | 92 | 268 |
| Non-U.S. | 686 | 383 | 225 |
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes | $ 640 | $ 475 | $ 493 |
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- Definition Represents the Component of income (loss) from continuing operations before income. No definition available.
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- Definition The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to domestic operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, including income (loss) from equity method investments, before deduction of income tax expense (benefit), and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The portion of earnings or loss from continuing operations before income taxes that is attributable to foreign operations, which is defined as Income or Loss generated from operations located outside the entity's country of domicile. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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