Product classification
HS code for Girls' cotton dress: 6204.42
Dresses, women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of girls' cotton dress under HS 6204.42
Girls' cotton dresses are classified under HS code 6204.42. This classification is based on the woven nature of the fabric, as Chapter 62 encompasses apparel and clothing accessories that are not knitted or crocheted. Heading 6204 covers a variety of women's and girls' garments, including suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, and shorts. The specific subheading 6204.42 is reserved for dresses made of cotton. For customs purposes, a dress is defined as a garment intended to cover the body, starting from the shoulders and extending down to the knees or below. It must be a single garment rather than a combination of a separate top and skirt. The material must be predominantly cotton by weight to satisfy the requirements of this specific subheading. This code is essential for international trade to distinguish between different fabric types and garment styles.
- Covers
- Woven cotton sundresses for girls
- Girls' cotton formal dresses
- Cotton pinafores (woven)
- Woven cotton shirt-dresses
- Cotton denim dresses for girls
- Also under 6204.42
- Zara cotton dress
- H&M denim dress
- Gap cotton sundress
- J.Crew poplin dress
- Levi's denim dress
Codes often confused with 6204.42
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 6104.42, which is for knitted cotton dresses. If the dress is made of a jersey or interlock knit fabric, it belongs in Chapter 61. Another error is using 6209.20 for baby dresses; if the garment is for infants (generally up to 86 cm in height), it must be classified under the babies' clothing heading. Furthermore, if the dress is made of synthetic fibers, it should be under 6204.43.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620442 (the code used for girls' cotton dress), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620442 (the code used for girls' cotton dress) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 620442, not only girls' cotton dress.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 22% of world exports
- 2 India $896M 17% of world exports
- 3 Morocco $358M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $5.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.0B 20% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $462M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $441M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $5.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for girls' cotton dress
Brazil classifies girls' cotton dress under NCM 6204.42.00: HS 6204.42 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about girls' cotton dress
What is the HS code for Girls' cotton dress?
The HS code for Girls' cotton dress is 620442 (Dresses; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)). The HS code for a girls' woven cotton dress is 6204.42.
How do I classify Girls' cotton dress for customs?
Girls' cotton dress is classified under HS code 620442 — Dresses; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 6204.42 include knitted cotton dresses?
No, knitted cotton dresses are classified under HS code 6104.42. Code 6204.42 is strictly for woven (not knitted or crocheted) cotton dresses.
Which countries are the top exporters of girls' cotton dress (HS 620442)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620442 (the code used for girls' cotton dress) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 22% of world exports), India ($896M) and Morocco ($358M). World exports came to about $5.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of girls' cotton dress (HS 620442)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620442 (the code used for girls' cotton dress) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.0B, 20% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($462M) and Germany ($441M). World imports came to about $5.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Girls' cotton dress the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620442 for Girls' cotton dress is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for girls' cotton dress in Brazil?
In Brazil, girls' cotton dress (HS 620442) is classified under NCM 6204.42.00.