Import duty on dresses
Woven cotton dresses are 6204.42 at 8.4%; the fiber and knit-vs-woven distinction moves the rate.
General rate (6204.42.3060)
8.4%
Effective from China
18.4%
base + Section 301
This is an informational estimate, not a customs ruling. Tariffs change frequently — confirm the live rate on the official USITC HTS and read our methodology & disclaimer. For a binding classification, consult a licensed customs broker or request a CBP ruling.
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Worked duty example
A $2,000 ocean shipment of dresses from China, using 6204.42.3060.
Duty stack · from China
- General (Column 1) rate
- 8.4%
- Section 122 — 10% global baseline
- + 10%
Effective duty18.4%
Landed cost · $2,000.00 shipment (ocean)
| Customs value | $2,000.00 |
| Base duty8.4% | $168.00 |
| Section 122 — 10% global baseline10% | $200.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | $2.62 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)0.13% | $2.50 |
| Freight | $240.00 |
| Total landed cost(~18.4% duty) | $2,613.12 |
- · Informal entry (value under $2,500): MPF is a small flat fee rather than 0.3464% of value.
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