Derivatives And Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure
Notional amount of interest rate fair value hedge derivatives	$ 245	$ 245		$ 245
Notional amount of foreign currency cash flow hedge derivatives related to purchases of tobacco in Brazil	184		109
Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedges related to tobacco processing cost in Brazil and tobacco purchases in other origins	49		58
Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedges related to net monetary assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries	60
Net unrealized gain on foreign currency derivatives designated as cash flow hedges	$ 5.4

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Aggregate notional amount of all foreign currency derivatives designated as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges. Notional amount refers to the number of currency units specified in the foreign currency derivative contract.

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Aggregate notional amount of all interest rate derivatives designated as hedging instruments in fair value hedges. Notional amount refers to the monetary amount specified in the interest rate derivative contract.

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