Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INCOME TAXES (Details)

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INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Income (loss) before income taxes:      
U.S. income $ 881 $ 242 $ (47)
Foreign income 1,790 1,375 687
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 2,671 1,617 640
Current:      
U.S. federal and state 116 11 4
Foreign 524 410 147
Total current 640 421 151
Deferred:      
U.S. federal and state 69 49 (38)
Foreign 16 7 43
Total deferred 85 56 5
Income tax expense 725 477 156
Reconciliation of the income tax provision      
U.S. federal statutory rate, (as a percent) 35.00% 35.00% 35.00%
State income tax, net of federal effect, (as a percent) 0.40% 0.60% (0.30%)
Research tax credits, (as a percent) (4.70%) (1.30%) (2.40%)
Differences in rates and taxability of foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures, (as a percent) (4.60%) (4.70%) (5.50%)
Other, net, (as a percent) 1.00% (0.10%) (2.40%)
Effective tax rate, (as a percent) 27.10% 29.50% 24.40%
Net income tax benefit related to prior year refund claims filed for additional research tax credits 48    
Net of additional reserves for uncertain tax positions 41    
Net income tax benefit related to the release of deferred tax liabilities on foreign earnings, due to restructuring of foreign operations 19    
Discrete tax benefit, primarily related to settlements with taxing authorities 16    
Discrete tax benefit, primarily related to tax law changes net of tax 2    
Retained earnings and related cumulative translation adjustments in China operations 693    
U.S. deferred tax liability 172    
Reduction in net accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits 16    
Income tax benefit due to settlements $ 16