INCOME TAXES - COMPONENTS OF INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| U.S. | |||
| Current | $ 57 | $ 23 | $ 50 |
| Deferred | 19 | (95) | (15) |
| Non-U.S. | |||
| Current | 155 | 94 | 55 |
| Deferred | (134) | 42 | 19 |
| Total income tax expense | 97 | 64 | 109 |
| HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
| U.S. | |||
| Current | 57 | 16 | 50 |
| Deferred | 15 | (92) | (16) |
| Non-U.S. | |||
| Current | 155 | 94 | 55 |
| Deferred | (134) | 43 | 19 |
| Total income tax expense | $ 93 | $ 61 | $ 108 |
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- Definition Amount of current foreign income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of deferred federal income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of deferred foreign income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to income (loss) from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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