HS code for dress
The U.S. HS code for a dress is usually 6104.43.20.10 (women's, knit polyester), with a 16% general duty and an estimated total of 28.5% from China and 28.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 53.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's, knit polyester | 6104.43.20.10 | 16% | 28.5% |
| Women's, knit cotton | 6104.42.00.10 | 11.5% | 24% |
| Women's, woven polyester | 6204.43.40.30 | 16% | 28.5% |
| Women's, woven cotton | 6204.42.30.50 | 8.4% | 20.9% |
- 6104.43.20.10: Dresses / Of synthetic fibers / Women's (636)
- 6104.42.00.10: Dresses / Of cotton / Women's (336)
- 6204.43.40.30: Dresses / Of synthetic fibers / Women's (636)
- 6204.42.30.50: Dresses / Of cotton / Women's (336)
What decides the code
A dress for women is classified in heading 6104 when knitted or crocheted and heading 6204 when woven, with the fiber content setting the statistical line.
- Knit or crocheted construction puts the dress in heading 6104, such as 6104.43.20.10 for knit polyester.
- Woven construction puts the dress in heading 6204, such as 6204.43.40.30 for woven polyester.
- Fiber content separates the lines within each heading, so polyester goes to 6104.43.20.10 or 6204.43.40.30 and cotton to 6104.42.00.10 or 6204.42.30.50.
- Women's versus girls' sizing selects the women's line, as in 6104.42.00.10 and 6204.42.30.50.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a knit dress in heading 6204 is wrong because heading 6204 covers woven garments, not knitted ones.
- Classifying a woven dress in heading 6104 is wrong because heading 6104 covers knitted or crocheted garments.
- Putting a cotton dress on a synthetic fiber line such as 6104.43.20.10 or 6204.43.40.30 is wrong because those lines are for synthetic fibers.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 28.5% = 16% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 53.5%.
- Vietnam
- 28.5% = 16% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 6104.43.20.10, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Women's, knit polyester
- CN 6104 43 00, 12%
- Women's, knit cotton
- CN 6104 42 00, 12%
- Women's, woven polyester
- CN 6204 43 00, 12%
- Women's, woven cotton
- CN 6204 42 00, 12%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a dress?
The U.S. HTS code for a dress is usually 6104.43.20.10 (women's, knit polyester). Other versions use 6104.42.00.10 for women's, knit cotton, 6204.43.40.30 for women's, woven polyester, 6204.42.30.50 for women's, woven cotton. The first six digits, 6104.43, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a dress from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 6104.43.20.10 is 16%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 28.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 28.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 6104.43.20.10Dresses / Of synthetic fibers / Women's (636)
- 6104.42.00.10Dresses / Of cotton / Women's (336)
- 6204.43.40.30Dresses / Of synthetic fibers / Women's (636)
- 6204.42.30.50Dresses / Of cotton / Women's (336)
- Heading 6104Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear), knitted or crocheted
- Heading 6204Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.