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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, net (Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | $ 5,285 | $ 5,285
Other Intangible Assets, net | 12,028 | 12,049
Operating Segments [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | 5,285 | 5,285
Other Intangible Assets, net | 12,028 | 12,049
Operating Segments [Member] | Smokeable Products [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | 77 | 77
Other Intangible Assets, net | 2,919 | 2,937
Operating Segments [Member] | Smokeless Products [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | 5,023 | 5,023
Other Intangible Assets, net | 8,831 | 8,833
Operating Segments [Member] | Wine [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | 74 | 74
Other Intangible Assets, net | 267 | 268
Operating Segments [Member] | All Other [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill | 111 | 111
Other Intangible Assets, net | $ 11 | $ 11

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