Polyester Knit Midi Dress from China

A women's midi-length dress knitted from artificial polyester fibers, featuring a fitted bodice and flared skirt with a side zipper closure. It falls under HTS 6104.44.20 as a made-up knitted dress of artificial fibers, distinct from swimwear or other excluded categories. The garment is designed for casual or semi-formal wear, meeting Chapter 61's criteria for knitted apparel.

Duty Rate — China → United States

32.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify fiber content exceeds 70% artificial fibers via lab tests to confirm classification under 6104.44.20 and avoid reclassification to cotton blends

Include detailed knitting specifications and country-of-origin certificates to prevent customs disputes on 'made-up' status

Label garments with care instructions and fiber composition per FTC rules to dodge penalties during U.S. entry