| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2406403 - Disclosure - Receivables (Schedule of Receivables) (Details) (http://www.crowncork.com/role/ReceivablesScheduleOfReceivablesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001219601 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Receivables [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | ||
Accounts receivable | ||
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts | ( | ( |
Net trade receivables | ||
Miscellaneous receivables | ||
Receivables, net | 865,000,000 | 912,000,000 |