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.

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.

China vs other origins

How much of the duty on dresses is origin-specific.

Effective duty by origin6204.42.3060
OriginBaseExtra tariffsEffective
China8.4%+ 10%18.4%
Vietnam8.4%+ 10%18.4%
India8.4%+ 10%18.4%
Germany8.4%+ 10%18.4%
Mexico8.4%8.4%

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