Girls' Polyester Party Dress from Germany

A knee-length party dress for girls made primarily from polyester synthetic fibers, featuring a fitted bodice, A-line skirt, and spaghetti straps. It qualifies under HTS 6204.43.4040 as a girls' dress of synthetic fibers, not swimwear, designed for young girls with right-over-left front closure typical for girls' garments. The dress is a made-up textile article excluding knitted or crocheted fabrics.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

26%

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

Import Tips

Verify fiber content exceeds 70% synthetic fibers via lab testing to confirm classification under 6204.43; blends under 70% may shift to 6204.42

Ensure labels indicate 'girls'' sizing and right-over-left closure; provide commercial invoices detailing fabric composition and country of origin

Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as women's (6204.43.20) by confirming body height suitability for girls under Chapter 62 notes

Girls' Polyester Party Dress from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 6204.43.40.40