Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INCOME TAXES - COMPONENTS OF INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Details)

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INCOME TAXES - COMPONENTS OF INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
U.S.      
Current $ 23 $ 50 $ 54
Deferred (95) (15) 17
Non-U.S.      
Current 94 55 26
Deferred 42 19 (37)
Total income tax expense 64 109 60
HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES      
U.S.      
Current 16 50 52
Deferred (92) (16) 17
Non-U.S.      
Current 94 55 25
Deferred 43 19 (35)
Total income tax expense $ 61 $ 108 $ 59