Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant - Huntsman Corporation (Parent Only) Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2020 |
Dec. 31, 2019 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
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| Selling, general and administrative expenses | $ (775) | $ (786) | $ (789) |
| Interest income | (86) | (111) | (115) |
| Equity in income of subsidiaries | 42 | 54 | 55 |
| Other income | 36 | 20 | 32 |
| Net (loss) income | 1,034 | 562 | 337 |
| Parent Company [Member] | Reportable Legal Entities [Member] | |||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (6) | (5) | (4) |
| Interest income | 2 | 15 | 21 |
| Equity in income of subsidiaries | 892 | 401 | 163 |
| Dividend income—affiliate | 144 | 148 | 154 |
| Other income | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Net (loss) income | $ 1,034 | $ 562 | $ 337 |
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- Definition The net amount of nonoperating interest income (expense). No definition available.
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- Definition The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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