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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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Mar. 31, 2012
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| INCOME TAXES | ||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | $ 20 | $ (60) |
| Net increase in unrecognized tax benefits with a corresponding income tax expense | 1 | 1 |
| Discrete benefit from de-recognition of net deferred tax liability | 3 | |
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Guatemala, Indonesia, and China
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| INCOME TAXES | ||
| Change in valuation allowance | 1 | |
| Threshold for change in valuation allowance | 2 | |
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Luxembourg
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| INCOME TAXES | ||
| Change in valuation allowance | (1) | |
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Huntsman International
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| INCOME TAXES | ||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | $ 18 | $ (61) |
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- Definition
Represents the amount of discrete benefits from de-recognition of net deferred tax liability. No definition available.
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- Definition
Represents the threshold for changes in valuation allowance related to income tax expense (benefit). No definition available.
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- Definition
The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The net amount of all increases and decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of the change in the period in the valuation allowance for a specified deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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