Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

INCOME TAXES - Additional Information (Detail)

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INCOME TAXES - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2010
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2012
Maximum
Dec. 31, 2012
Minimum
Dec. 31, 2010
Tax years 2003 and 2004
Mar. 31, 2010
Germany
Income Taxes [Line Items]                
Effective income tax rate   17.10% 34.10% 36.90%        
Tax benefit associated with the release of a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets $ 40              
Income Tax Expense   167 1,972 1,952       76
Income tax holiday, decrease of non-U.S. tax expense   22            
Income tax holiday, tax benefits per share   $ 0.02            
Change in valuation allowance   15 2 30        
Operating loss carryforwards, expiration year         2032      
Tax credit carryforward expiration period           3 years    
Non-U.S. loss carryforwards   842            
Undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries   3,575            
Gross unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate, if recognized   224 247 283        
Gross recognized tax benefits outstanding refund claims for prior tax years   280 291 326        
Income Tax Receivable for Interest   23 27 32        
Refund received as a result of a resolution for tax years             $ 139