Polyester Baby Dress from China
A simple A-line dress of woven polyester for baby girls up to 86 cm, with short puffed sleeves and empire waist. HTS 6209.30.30 applies as other synthetic babies' garments, superseding 6204 per Chapter Note (b) for prima facie baby items.
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
• Include growth charts or size specs proving ≤86 cm to defend against child garment reclassification
• Avoid decorative elements mimicking swimwear, which could invoke exclusions
• Pre-verify with CBP rulings for lace-trimmed versions to confirm textile primacy