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INCOME TAXES (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Deferred tax assets: | ||
| Property, plant and equipment | $ 96us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsPropertyPlantAndEquipment | $ 102us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| Trademarks and other intangible assets, deferred tax asset | 68ko_DeferredTaxAssetsGoodwillAndTrademarksAndIntangibleAssets | 63ko_DeferredTaxAssetsGoodwillAndTrademarksAndIntangibleAssets |
| Equity method investments (including foreign currency translation adjustment), deferred tax asset | 462us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsEquityMethodInvestments | 243us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsEquityMethodInvestments |
| Derivative financial instrument, deferred tax asset | 134us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsDerivativeInstruments | 50us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsDerivativeInstruments |
| Other liabilities, deferred tax asset | 1,082us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsOther | 1,102us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccrualsOther |
| Benefit plans, deferred tax asset | 1,673us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseCompensationAndBenefits | 1,237us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsTaxDeferredExpenseCompensationAndBenefits |
| Net operating/capital loss carryforwards, deferred tax asset | 729us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwards | 790us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOperatingLossCarryforwards |
| Other, deferred tax asset | 196us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOther | 225us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsOther |
| Gross deferred tax assets | 4,440us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsGross | 3,812us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsGross |
| Valuation allowances | (649)us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance | (586)us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsValuationAllowance |
| Total deferred tax assets | 3,791us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNet | 3,226us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNet |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | ||
| Property, plant and equipment | (2,342)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipment | (2,417)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| Trademarks and other intangible assets, deferred tax liabilities | (4,020)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIntangibleAssets | (4,192)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIntangibleAssets |
| Equity method investments (including foreign currency translation adjustment), deferred tax liability | (1,038)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesInvestmentInNoncontrolledAffiliates | (1,070)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesInvestmentInNoncontrolledAffiliates |
| Derivative financial instruments, deferred tax liabilities | (457)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesDerivatives | (147)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesDerivatives |
| Other liabilities, deferred tax liability | (110)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesDeferredExpenseOtherCapitalizedCosts | (69)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesDeferredExpenseOtherCapitalizedCosts |
| Benefit Plans, deferred tax liabilities | (487)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccruals | (473)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesDeferredExpenseReservesAndAccruals |
| Other, deferred tax liability | (944)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOther | (810)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesOther |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | (9,398)us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities | (9,178)us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilities |
| Net deferred tax liabilities | (5,607)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities | (5,952)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities |
| Noncurrent deferred tax assets recorded in other assets | 319us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetNoncurrent | 328us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetNoncurrent |
| Current deferred tax assets recorded in prepaid expenses and other assets | 160us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetCurrent | 211us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetCurrent |
| Current deferred tax liabilities recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses | 450us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesCurrent | 339us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesCurrent |
| Net deferred tax assets or (liabilities) located in countries outside the United States | 643ko_DeferredTaxAssetsorLiabilitiesNetOutsideUnitedStates | 198ko_DeferredTaxAssetsorLiabilitiesNetOutsideUnitedStates |
| Loss carryforwards | 6,408us-gaap_OperatingLossCarryforwards | |
| Loss carryforwards expiring within next five years | $ 497ko_OperatingLossCarryforwardsSubjectToLimitationsOfUptoFiveYears |
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The cumulative amount of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis of intangible assets and the basis of intangible assets computed in accordance with generally accounting principles. The difference in basis, whether dues to amortization or other reasons, will decrease future taxable income when such difference reverses. Intangible assets include, but are not limited to, patents, trademarks and customer lists. No definition available.
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The portion of net deferred tax assets (liabilities), located in countries outside the United States. No definition available.
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This element represents the loss carryforward as of the balance sheet date of the amounts which expire within the next five years if not utilized. No definition available.
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from derivative instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from equity method investments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of noncurrent deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from property, plant, and equipment. No definition available.
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from compensation and benefits costs. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from other reserves and accruals not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards after valuation allowances. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances expected to be realized or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from other capitalized costs not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from reserves and accruals. No definition available.
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from derivatives. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from intangible assets other than goodwill. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and investments in other affiliates which are not controlled nor consolidated. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from property, plant, and equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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