Contingencies (Non-Engle Progeny Cases Trial Results Narrative) (Details) - PM USA [Member] - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2015	Feb. 29, 2012	May. 31, 2002	Mar. 31, 2002
Non-Engle Progeny Smoking and Health Case, Bullock [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Compensatory damages awarded		$ 900,000
Non-Engle Progeny Smoking and Health Case, Schwarz [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Compensatory damages awarded					$ 168,500
Punitive damages awarded			$ 25,000,000	$ 100,000,000	$ 150,000,000
Litigation settlement, amount	$ 500,000
Provision related to litigation recorded		$ 34,000,000