Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INCOME TAXES (Details 3)

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INCOME TAXES (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Summary of changes in the valuation allowance      
Valuation allowance at the beginning of the period $ 756 $ 797 $ 842
Valuation allowance at the end of the period 736 756 797
Net decrease 20 41 45
Foreign currency movements 7 (30) 1
(Decrease) increase to deferred tax assets with an offsetting (decrease) increase to valuation allowances (16) 5 (27)
Change in valuation allowance per rate reconciliation 11 16 19
Components of change in valuation allowance affecting tax expense      
Pre-tax income and pre-tax losses in jurisdictions with valuation allowances resulting in no tax expense or benefit 10 (6) (1)
Releases of valuation allowances in various jurisdictions 24 27 20
Establishments of valuation allowances in various jurisdictions (23) (5)  
Change in valuation allowance per rate reconciliation 11 16 19
Huntsman International
      
Summary of changes in the valuation allowance      
Valuation allowance at the beginning of the period 768 813 861
Valuation allowance at the end of the period 745 768 813
Net decrease 23 45 48
Foreign currency movements 7 (30) 1
(Decrease) increase to deferred tax assets with an offsetting (decrease) increase to valuation allowances (16) 4 (27)
Change in valuation allowance per rate reconciliation 14 19 22
Components of change in valuation allowance affecting tax expense      
Pre-tax income and pre-tax losses in jurisdictions with valuation allowances resulting in no tax expense or benefit 13 (3) 2
Releases of valuation allowances in various jurisdictions 24 27 20
Establishments of valuation allowances in various jurisdictions (23) (5)  
Change in valuation allowance per rate reconciliation $ 14 $ 19 $ 22