A woven cotton dress falls under 6204 42, CN code 6204 42 00 (TARIC 6204 42 00 90, except hand-printed batik). Knitted cotton: 6104 42 00.
Where it sits in the nomenclature
- Chapter 62: “Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted”
- Heading
6204: “Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)” - HS subheading
6204 42: “Of cotton” (group “Dresses”) - TARIC code
6204 42 00 90: “Other”
What decides the code
- Woven → chapter 62 (6204); knitted → chapter 61 (6104).
- Cotton predominating by weight → 42.
- Heading 6204 covers women's and girls' garments; a dress goes under the "Dresses" group.
Similar items
- Polyester dress: 6204 43 woven, 6104 43 knitted.
- Cotton skirt: 6204 52 (woven).
- Nightdress: heading 6208 (woven) or 6108 (knitted), not 6204.
The 8-digit codes are those of the EU Combined Nomenclature and the descriptions are the official texts in force; the first 6 digits are shared by more than 200 countries and economies (Harmonized System). The exact code depends on your actual item: the declarant remains responsible for the declared code.
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