Girls' Polyester Party Dress from China
A knee-length polyester dress with lace trim and a fitted bodice, designed for girls' special occasions. Made entirely from synthetic fibers and fully knitted or crocheted, it classifies under HTS 6104.43.20.20 as a girls' dress (size 636). The construction meets Chapter 61 requirements for made-up knitted articles excluding swimwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% synthetic fibers via lab tests to avoid reclassification to cotton headings
• Include size 636 designation and girls' garment measurements in commercial invoice to match statistical suffix
• Avoid common pitfalls like missing country-of-origin labels, which can delay entry