Silk Midi Dress

A women's silk midi dress featuring a fitted bodice and flowing skirt, made entirely from 100% silk fabric. It falls under HTS 6204.49.5050 as a dress of silk, classified in Chapter 62 for made-up textile articles other than knitted or crocheted. The elegant, non-stretch silk construction distinguishes it from swimwear or other categories.

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% or more silk but blended with other fibers

Blended silk dresses (over 70% silk but not pure) fall under the specific blend subheading in 6204.49.40.

6214.30.00.00Lower: 15.3% vs 24.4%

If imported as unfinished or trimmed components

Garments not fully made up, like those needing further sewing, classify in 6214 for unfinished apparel.

6114.30.10Higher: 45.7% vs 24.4%

If knitted or crocheted from silk

Knitted silk dresses are excluded from Chapter 62 and go to Chapter 61 headings like 6114.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify 100% silk composition with lab tests or certificates of origin, as blends over 3% other fibers shift to 6204.49.40

Label fiber content accurately per FTC rules; include country of origin on tags to avoid penalties

Avoid common pitfalls like misclassifying as knitted (Chapter 61) by confirming woven silk construction

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