Hand-Loomed Cotton Folklore Maxi Dress

A traditional hand-loomed maxi dress made from certified folklore cotton fabric, featuring intricate ethnic patterns and loose-fitting silhouette typical of cultural attire. It qualifies for HTS 6204.42.10.00 as a women's dress of cotton classified under certified hand-loomed and folklore products due to its artisanal weaving and cultural design. This chapter covers made-up textile articles excluding knitted items, with specific preference for babies' garments but applicable here for folklore certification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.8%+17.5%29.3%
🇲🇽Mexico11.8%+10.0%21.8%
🇨🇦Canada11.8%+10.0%21.8%
🇩🇪Germany11.8%+10.0%21.8%
🇯🇵Japan11.8%+10.0%21.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6204.42.20.00Lower: 23% vs 29.3%

If not certified as hand-loomed or folklore

Loses special low-duty status for standard cotton dresses in the same subheading without artisanal certification.

6211.42Lower: 18.1% vs 29.3%

If sold as a track suit or ski ensemble set

Chapter notes define ensembles differently; track or ski sets shift to heading 6211 for garment sets, not individual dresses.

6209.20.10.00Same rate: 29.3%

If for babies under 86 cm height

Heading 6209 takes precedence over other chapter headings for babies' garments per legal notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain official certification proving hand-loomed and folklore origin to claim this special tariff line; without it, defaults to higher general rates

Provide detailed documentation on weaving process and cultural authenticity during customs entry to prevent reclassification