Segment Reporting (Schedule of Pre-tax Tobacco and Health Litigation Charges) (Details) - Tobacco and Health Litigation Cases [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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Schedule of Pre-tax Tobacco and Health Litigation Charges [Line Items] | |||
Provision related to litigation recorded | $ 80 | $ 105 | $ 150 |
Philip Morris USA [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Smokeable Products [Member] | |||
Schedule of Pre-tax Tobacco and Health Litigation Charges [Line Items] | |||
Provision related to litigation recorded | 72 | 88 | 127 |
Philip Morris USA [Member] | Interest And Other Debt Expense, Net [Member] | |||
Schedule of Pre-tax Tobacco and Health Litigation Charges [Line Items] | |||
Provision related to litigation recorded | $ 8 | $ 17 | $ 23 |