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Segment Information (Summary of Sales by Major Product) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net sales | $ 8,284 | $ 8,762 | $ 9,097
Metal beverage cans and ends [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net sales | 4,834 | 4,957 | 4,863
Metal food cans and ends [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net sales | 2,213 | 2,410 | 2,735
Other metal packaging [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net sales | 877 | 977 | 1,173
Other products [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |  |
Net sales | $ 360 | $ 418 | $ 326

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