Product classification
HS code for Women's dress: 6204.49
Dresses, women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted).
Classification of women's dress under HS 6204.49
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.
- Covers
- Woven silk dresses
- Woven linen dresses
- Woven hemp dresses
- Woven ramie dresses
- Dresses made of paper yarn
- Also under 6204.49
- Eileen Fisher linen dress
- Anthropologie linen blend dress
- Reformation hemp dress
- COS Tencel-linen dress
- J.Jill linen dress
Codes often confused with 6204.49
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 620449 (the code used for women's dress), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 620449 (the code used for women's dress) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 620449, not only women's dress.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $388M 14% of world exports
- 2 China $376M 14% of world exports
- 3 India $258M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $2.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $416M 17% of world imports
- 2 France $198M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $144M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $2.4B 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 dress
Brazil classifies women's dress under NCM 6204.49.00: HS 6204.49 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 dress
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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of women's dress (HS 620449)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 620449 (the code used for women's dress) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($388M, 14% of world exports), China ($376M) and India ($258M). World exports came to about $2.7B, 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 dress (HS 620449)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 620449 (the code used for women's dress) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($416M, 17% of world imports), France ($198M) and Germany ($144M). World imports came to about $2.4B, 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 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.
What is the NCM code for women's dress in Brazil?
In Brazil, women's dress (HS 620449) is classified under NCM 6204.49.00.