Huntsman Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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INCOME TAXES (Details)

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INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
INCOME TAXES
Discrete tax benefit related to excess tax benefits from share-based compensation				$ 13
U.S. Tax Reform Act - Provisional measurement period adjustment		$ 49
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 27		$ 35	$ 84	$ 78
Effective tax rate (as a percent)				10.00%
Switzerland
INCOME TAXES
Carryover period				7 years
Release of valuation allowance				$ 80
UK
INCOME TAXES
Release of valuation allowance				15
Luxembourg
INCOME TAXES
Release of valuation allowance	24
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 26		$ 34	$ 81	$ 77
Effective tax rate (as a percent)				10.00%

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