XML 21 R54.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v2.4.0.8

Asset Impairment, Exit, Implementation and Integration Costs (Pre-Tax Asset Impairment, Exit, Implementation and Integration Costs) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
--- | --- | ---
Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Asset Impairment and Exit Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 11 | $ 61 | $ 222
Implementation (Gain) Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 | (5) | 1
Integration Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3
Total | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 12 | 56 | 226
Smokeable Products [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Asset Impairment and Exit Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 | 38 | 182
Implementation (Gain) Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 | (10) | 1
Integration Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0
Total |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 4 | 28 | 183
Smokeless Products [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Asset Impairment and Exit Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 | 22 | 32
Implementation (Gain) Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | 6 | 0
Integration Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3
Total |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 3 | 28 | 35
Corporate [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Asset Impairment and Exit Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 1 | 8
Implementation (Gain) Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | (1) | 0
Integration Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0
Total |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 | 8
All Other [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Asset Impairment and Exit Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 5 |  |
Implementation (Gain) Costs |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 0 |  |
Total |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ 5 |  |

X
- Definition Costs associated with the closure of a manufacturing facility that do not meet the requirements of Exit costs such as: accelerated depreciation, equipment relocation, training costs, inventory write-offs and facility reconfiguration. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | mo_ImplementationGainCosts
Namespace Prefix: | mo_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Costs associated with the integration of an acquired business that do not meet the requirements of exit costs including accelerated depreciation on assets identified to be abandoned, accelerated amortization of leasehold improvements, contract cancellations, legal fees, consulting fees and supplier security assessments. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | mo_IntegrationCosts
Namespace Prefix: | mo_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Restructuring Charge and Implementation Cost (Credit) + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | mo_RestructuringChargeandImplementationCostCredit
Namespace Prefix: | mo_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 420 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6394359&loc=d3e17939-110869 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 420 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.P.4(b)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27011515&loc=d3e140904-122747 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 420 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SAB TOPIC 5.P.3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=27011515&loc=d3e140864-122747 Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) -Number Topic 5 -Section P -Subsection 3, 4 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveLineItems
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration