Acetate Sheath Dress from China
A tailored sheath dress of acetate (artificial fiber) with clean lines and knee length, ideal for office wear. Classified in HTS 6204.44.40 as other dresses not fitting specific subheadings. Woven construction aligns with Chapter 62 made-up articles.
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
• Conduct country-of-origin determinations using yarn-forward rules for preferential tariffs
• Maintain records of production chain for 5 years post-import for CBP verification
• Avoid classifying as skirts (6204.53) if inseam exceeds 28cm per inseam rule