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Business Segment and Geographic Data Information (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | 27 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2016
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount |  | $ 0 | $ 11 | $ (153) |
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net | [1] | $ (27) | $ (8) | $ (1,568) |
Net Sales Percentage to One Customer | Walmart Inc. |  |  |  |  |
Net sales to Walmart, percent |  | 14.00% | 14.00% | 14.00% |
K-C Venezuela |  |  |  |  |
Charges related to Venezuelan Operations |  |  |  | $ (45) |
Corporate and Other | K-C Venezuela |  |  |  |  |
Charges related to Venezuelan Operations |  |  |  | (5) |
Other Income | K-C Venezuela |  |  |  |  |
Deconsolidation, Gain (Loss), Amount |  |  | $ 11 | (108) |
Charges related to Venezuelan Operations |  |  |  | (40) |
2014 Organization Restructuring | Corporate and Other |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges |  |  | 38 |  |
Before Tax | 2014 Organization Restructuring |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges |  |  | $ 35 | $ 63 | $ 231
[1] | Other (income) and expense, net for 2017 includes a charge of $24 for the early redemption of debt, 2016 and 2015 includes income of $11 and a charge of $108, respectively, related to the deconsolidation of our Venezuelan operations, and 2015 includes charges of $40 related to the remeasurement of the Venezuelan balance sheet. In addition, 2015 includes $1,358 for charges related to pension settlements.

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