Segment Reporting (Segment Data Schedule) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue	$ 6,487	$ 5,920	$ 12,134	$ 11,563
Amortization of Intangibles	(5)	(5)	(10)	(11)
General corporate expenses	(55)	(61)	(106)	(111)
Restructuring, Settlement and Impairment Provisions	16	1	37	3
Operating Income (Loss)	1,877	1,295	3,519	2,834
Interest and other debt expense income net	(293)	(294)	(586)	(572)
Earnings from equity investment in SABMiller	223	155	743	344
Earnings before income taxes	1,807	1,156	3,676	2,606
Smokeable Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue	5,903	5,858	11,003	11,001
Operating Companies Income Loss	1,640	1,583	3,079	2,952
Smokeless Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue	426	404	806	783
Operating Companies Income Loss	240	222	432	415
Wine [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue	128	116	241	217
Operating Companies Income Loss	22	19	37	31
Financial Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue	30	(458)	84	(438)
Operating Companies Income Loss	$ 35	$ (463)	$ 87	$ (442)