HS Code for Women's dress
HS code 6204.49 is a residual classification for women's or girls' dresses made of woven textile materials that are not covered by more specific subheadings. Heading 6204 covers woven dresses, and subheadings .41 through .44 cover wool, cotton, synthetic fibers, and artificial fibers respectively. Therefore, 6204.49 is used for dresses made of silk, flax (linen), hemp, ramie, or other less common natural fibers. The classification is determined by General Interpretative Rule 1 and Section XI Note 2, which dictates that the material predominating by weight determines the classification. A dress is defined as a garment intended to cover the body from the shoulders and extending to the knees or below. Because this is an 'other' category, it is vital to ensure that the dress does not contain enough cotton or synthetic fiber to be classified under the more specific codes.
Products Included
- Woven silk dresses
- Woven linen dresses
- Woven hemp dresses
- Woven ramie dresses
- Dresses made of paper yarn
Common Misclassification
The most common misclassification is placing silk or linen dresses under 6204.42 (cotton) or 6204.43 (synthetic) because those are the most frequently used codes. Importers must verify the exact fiber composition. Another error is confusing woven dresses with knitted dresses; knitted dresses of silk or linen would fall under 6104.49. Additionally, if a dress is part of an ensemble (a dress with a matching jacket), it might be classified under 6204.29. Finally, very short garments that do not provide sufficient coverage may be reclassified as blouses or tunics under heading 6206.
FAQ
What is the HS code for a women's silk dress?
A woven silk dress for women is classified under HS code 6204.49, as silk falls under the 'other textile materials' category for this heading.
What if the dress is a blend of linen and cotton?
If the dress is a blend, you must determine which fiber weighs more. If linen predominates, it is 6204.49. If cotton predominates, it is 6204.42.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Women's dress?
The HS code for Women's dress is 620449 (Dresses; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted)).
How do I classify Women's dress for customs?
Women's dress is classified under HS code 620449 — Dresses; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Women's dress the same in all countries?
The base HS code 620449 for Women's 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.