INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2017 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
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| INCOME TAXES | ||
| Net increase (decrease) in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax expense | $ 2 | $ (1) |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | $ 23 | 27 |
| Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 35.00% | |
| Italy | Polyurethanes | ||
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| Release of valuation allowance | $ 6 | |
| Huntsman International | ||
| INCOME TAXES | ||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | $ 23 | $ 27 |
| Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 35.00% | |
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