HS Code for Women's cotton dress

Women's cotton dresses are classified under HS code 6204.42. This classification is situated within Chapter 62, which covers woven apparel. Heading 6204 is a broad category for women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, and shorts. Subheading 6204.42 specifically identifies dresses made of cotton. A dress is defined as a garment intended to cover the body, starting from the shoulders and extending down to the knees or below. To fall under this code, the dress must be made of woven cotton fabric. If the dress is a blend, cotton must be the constituent that predominates by weight over any other single textile material, as per the Section XI notes of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Products Included

• Woven cotton sundresses
• Cotton evening dresses (non-knitted)
• Cotton shift dresses
• Cotton maxi dresses (woven)
• Cotton shirt-dresses

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is HS code 6104.42, which applies to cotton dresses that are knitted or crocheted. Because many casual cotton dresses are made from jersey knit, they often belong in Chapter 61 rather than 62. Additionally, if the dress is made of synthetic fibers like polyester, it should be classified under 6204.43. Confusion also arises with 6204.52, which is reserved for cotton skirts and divided skirts that do not have a bodice.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Women's cotton dress?

The HS code for women's or girls' woven cotton dresses is 6204.42.

What if the dress is 50% cotton and 50% polyester?

According to GRI 3(b) or Section XI Note 2, classification is usually based on the material that occurs last in numerical order among those which equally merit consideration, or the material that gives the essential character.