Financial Information By Industry Segment And Geographic Area Schedule of Equity Method Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 455	$ 458
Noncurrent assets	968	1,223
Current liabilities	665	899
Noncurrent liabilities	715	742
Noncontrolling interests	21	15
Net sales	1,931	2,138	$ 1,897
Gross profit	971	772	562
Income from continuing operations	254	(387)	(76)
Net income attributable to Ilim	$ 237	$ (360)	$ (71)