Spandex Blend Cocktail Dress from China

A short cocktail dress primarily of spandex synthetic fibers with stretch for form-fitting women's evening wear. Classified in HTS 6204.43.40 for other synthetic dresses, as a made-up article not covered by exclusions like heading 6212.

Duty Rate — China → United States

33.5%

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

Use detailed photos in entries to confirm no waist pockets or ribbing that would exclude from dress headings

Certify origin accurately; synthetic duties vary by free trade agreement eligibility

Screen for flammability standards, as synthetics pose higher risks under US regs