Product classification
HS code for Women's cotton dress: 6204.42
Dresses, women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of women's cotton dress under HS 6204.42
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.
- Covers
- Woven cotton sundresses
- Cotton evening dresses (non-knitted)
- Cotton shift dresses
- Cotton maxi dresses (woven)
- Cotton shirt-dresses
- 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 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620442 (the code used for women's cotton dress), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620442 (the code used for women's 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 women's 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 women's cotton dress
Brazil classifies women's 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 women's cotton dress
What is the HS code for Women's cotton dress?
The HS code for Women's cotton dress is 620442 (Dresses; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)). The HS code for women's or girls' woven cotton dresses is 6204.42.
How do I classify Women's cotton dress for customs?
Women's 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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of women's cotton dress (HS 620442)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620442 (the code used for women's 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 women's cotton dress (HS 620442)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620442 (the code used for women's 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 Women's cotton dress the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620442 for Women's 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 women's cotton dress in Brazil?
In Brazil, women's cotton dress (HS 620442) is classified under NCM 6204.42.00.