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INCOME TAXES (Details)

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INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
Mar. 31, 2017
INCOME TAXES    
Net increase (decrease) in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax expense $ 2 $ 2
Total income tax benefit recognized in the statements of operations for stock-based compensation arrangements 4 2
Income tax expense (benefit) $ 53 19
Effective tax rate (as a percent) 18.00%  
Luxembourg    
INCOME TAXES    
Release of valuation allowance $ 9  
United States    
INCOME TAXES    
Total income tax benefit recognized in the statements of operations for stock-based compensation arrangements 3  
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES    
INCOME TAXES    
Total income tax benefit recognized in the statements of operations for stock-based compensation arrangements 4 2
Income tax expense (benefit) $ 52 $ 19
Effective tax rate (as a percent) 18.00%