Segment Reporting (Segment Data Schedule) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	$ (5)	$ (5)	$ (15)	$ (15)
Changes to Mondelēz and PMI tax-related receivables	(25)	48	(25)	48
Operating income	2,132	1,969	6,285	5,488
Interest and other debt expense, net	(269)	(282)	(794)	(868)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt	0	(874)	0	(874)
Earnings from equity investment in SABMiller	255	230	738	973
Earnings before income taxes	2,118	1,043	6,229	4,719
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Amortization of intangibles	(5)	(5)	(15)	(15)
General corporate expenses	(60)	(62)	(173)	(168)
Changes to Mondelēz and PMI tax-related receivables	(25)	48	(25)	48
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	6,553	6,242	18,386	18,376
Operating Segments [Member] | Smokeable Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	5,802	5,613	16,448	16,616
Operating Income (Loss) Before Amortization and General Corporate Expenses	1,825	1,637	5,471	4,716
Operating Segments [Member] | Smokeless Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	485	437	1,333	1,243
Operating Income (Loss) Before Amortization and General Corporate Expenses	277	246	769	678
Operating Segments [Member] | Wine [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	148	140	411	381
Operating Income (Loss) Before Amortization and General Corporate Expenses	28	26	73	63
Operating Segments [Member] | All Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	118	52	194	136
Operating Income (Loss) Before Amortization and General Corporate Expenses	$ 92	$ 79	$ 185	$ 166