INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
Sep. 30, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
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| Discrete tax benefit related to excess tax benefits from share-based compensation | $ 4 | |||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | $ 30 | $ 16 | $ 113 | $ 41 |
| Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 41.00% | |||
| Switzerland | ||||
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| Decrease in net deferred tax assets | $ 32 | |||
| Decrease in noncash tax expense | 32 | |||
| Netherlands | Nonoperating Income | ||||
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| Losses on fair value adjustments to Venator investment not subject to tax | 90 | |||
| HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||
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| Income tax expense (benefit) | $ 29 | $ 15 | $ 110 | $ 38 |
| Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 42.00% | |||
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