Valuation and Qualifying Accounts of Lorillard, Inc. and Subsidiaries (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 3		$ 2		$ 3
Charged to Costs and Expenses	203		199		193
Charged to Other Accounts
Deductions	203	[1]	198	[1]	194	[1]
Balance at End of Period	3		3		2
Allowance for Discounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	1		1		1
Charged to Costs and Expenses	203		198		193
Charged to Other Accounts
Deductions	203	[1]	198	[1]	193	[1]
Balance at End of Period	1		1		1
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	2		1		2
Charged to Costs and Expenses			1
Charged to Other Accounts
Deductions					1	[1]
Balance at End of Period	$ 2		$ 2		$ 1

[1] Discounts allowed.