COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 8 (Details) - United Auto Workers [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Pre-2003 Retirees [Member]
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Potential Opeb Increase Due To Adverse Ruling	$ 129
Post-2003 Retirees [Member]
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Potential Opeb Increase Due To Adverse Ruling	$ 95

The potential increase to Honeywell's OPEB in the event of an adverse ruling.

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