Long-Term Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Long-Term Debt

At December 31, 2013 and 2012, Altria Group, Inc.’s long-term debt consisted of the following:

(in millions)	2013		2012
Notes, 2.85% to 10.20%, interest payable semi-annually, due through 2044 (a)	$	14,475	$	13,836
Debenture, 7.75%, interest payable semi-annually, due 2027	42		42
	14,517		13,878
Less current portion of long-term debt	525		1,459
	$	13,992	$	12,419

Aggregate Maturities of Long-Term Debt

Aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows:

(in millions)	Altria Group, Inc.		UST		Total Long-Term Debt
2014	$	525	$	—	$	525
2015	1,000		—		1,000
2018	1,656		300		1,956
2019	1,144		—		1,144
2021	1,500		—		1,500
Thereafter	8,442		—		8,442

Schedule of Tender Offers and Associated Pre-tax Losses on Early Extinguishment of Debt

Details of these debt tender offers and the associated pre-tax losses on early extinguishment of debt recorded by Altria Group, Inc. were as follows:

(in millions)	2013		2012
Notes Purchased
9.95% Notes due 2038	$	818	$	—
10.20% Notes due 2039	782		—
9.70% Notes due 2018	293		1,151
9.25% Notes due 2019	207		849
Total	$	2,100	$	2,000
Pre-tax Loss On Early Extinguishment of Debt
Debt tender premiums and fees	$	1,054	$	864
Write-off of unamortized debt discounts and debt issuance costs	30		10
Total	$	1,084	$	874