Pure Silk Sheath Dress

A tailored sheath dress made entirely from mulberry silk, with a clean column silhouette and invisible side zipper for professional wear. It qualifies for HTS 6204.49.1000 as a women's woven dress containing 100% silk by weight, excluding knitted fabrics per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.9%+17.5%24.4%
🇲🇽Mexico6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇨🇦Canada6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇩🇪Germany6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇯🇵Japan6.9%+10.0%16.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

6204.49Same rate: 24.4%

If containing 70%+ wool or fine animal hair

Material composition shifts classification if wool dominates over silk in textile dresses.

6203.49Lower: 12.8% vs 24.4%

If designed as men's/boys' with left-over-right closure

Closure orientation determines gender classification, moving similar styles to men's suit/dress headings.

6307.90.98Higher: 24.5% vs 24.4%

If imported as unfinished or made-up rags

Incomplete or worn textile articles exclude from Chapter 62, going to other made-up textile provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ISF filings 24 hours pre-loading for silk apparel to avoid fines up to $30,000 per violation

Conduct pre-import classification rulings from CBP for high-value silk dresses to mitigate assessment risks

Beware of transshipment schemes; declare true origin to prevent antidumping duties on silk products

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A floor-length women's dress made from 100% silk fabric, featuring a flowing silhouette with spaghetti straps and a subtle empire waist. It falls under HTS 6204.49.1000 because it contains over 70% silk by weight and is a made-up dress of woven textile material, not knitted or crocheted. This classification applies specifically to women's dresses of silk-rich fabrics.

Silk Cocktail Dress

A knee-length fitted women's dress crafted from 85% silk with delicate lace trim, ideal for evening events with a sweetheart neckline. Classified in HTS 6204.49.1000 due to its high silk content and status as a non-knitted made-up dress for women. The woven silk fabric meets the chapter's textile article criteria.

Silk Wrap Dress

A versatile wrap-style women's dress from 75% silk charmeuse with a V-neck and tie waist, perfect for day-to-night transitions. This non-knitted made-up article enters under HTS 6204.49.1000 for its predominant silk composition meeting weight threshold.

Embroidered Silk Evening Dress

An elegant floor-length evening gown of 72% silk with hand-embroidered bodice and chiffon overlay, designed for formal occasions. HTS 6204.49.1000 applies as it's a woven women's dress exceeding the silk content minimum, with embroidery not altering base classification.

Silk Shirt Dress

A casual button-front shirt dress made from 80% silk with roll-tab sleeves and belt, blending blouse and dress elements. It is classified under HTS 6204.49.1000 for women's woven silk dresses over 70% silk content, distinct from shirts per chapter notes.

Printed Silk Sundress

A lightweight sleeveless sundress featuring floral silk print at 95% silk, with adjustable straps for summer wear. Meets HTS 6204.49.1000 criteria as a made-up women's dress of predominantly silk woven fabric.