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Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Operating Segments [Member] | Smokeless Products [Member] |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |
Recall impact on operating income | $ 60

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