INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
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| Net increase (decrease) in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax expense | $ 6.0 | $ 1.0 | ||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | $ 45.0 | $ 32.0 | $ 68.0 | 59.0 |
| Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 35.00% | |||
| Italy | Polyurethanes | ||||
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| Release of valuation allowance | $ 7.0 | |||
| Luxembourg | ||||
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| Release of valuation allowance | 11.0 | |||
| Huntsman International | ||||
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| Income tax expense (benefit) | $ 44.0 | $ 31.0 | $ 67.0 | $ 58.0 |
| Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 35.00% | |||
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in unrecognized tax benefits attributable to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance for a specified deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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