Polyester Midi Dress from China
A knee-length dress made primarily from artificial fibers like polyester, featuring a fitted bodice and flared skirt, designed for women's casual or semi-formal wear. It falls under HTS 6204.44.40 as a women's dress of artificial fibers, not specified elsewhere in the subheading. This classification applies to made-up textile articles excluding knitted or crocheted fabrics.
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
• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% artificial fibers via lab tests to confirm classification under 6204; declare exact composition on entry documents
• Ensure labels indicate country of origin and care instructions per FTC rules to avoid CBP holds at entry
• Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as cotton blends (6204.42), which changes duty rates; review weave vs knit