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ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETEDWomen's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)

Of wool or fine animal hair

Standard EU duty
12%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
39 docs
C400Y900Y922C679C680C683+33
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty12%R1789/03
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 9.6%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD797A reference to Annex 5-A of Council Decision (EU) 2017/37 on the signing on behalf of the European Union of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part (OJ L 11) should be made on the commercial invoice or any other commercial document.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD898To benefit from this tariff quota, the products shall be accompanied by a statement on origin made out by the exporter containing the statement ‘Origin Quota – Product originating in accordance with Appendix 3-B-1’ of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand.
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

DEgold313/25-1

Children's costume set: dress with hairband

poliestr (tkaniny i dzianiny)GRI 1GRI 3bGRI 3cGRI 6
SEgold25-01922

Women's polyester shorts with mesh lining

woven fabricGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold496/25-1

Women's polyester jacket with lining

poliestr (włókna syntetyczne)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold765/24-1

Women's ankle-length cotton dress with elastane

cottonGRI 1GRI 2bGRI 6
DEgold461/24-1

Women's cotton kimono jacket

cottonGRI 1GRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification of wool dresses

CN code 620441 covers women's and girls' dresses of wool or fine animal hair, other than knitted or crocheted. A dress is a one-piece garment covering the body from the shoulders to the knees or lower, with or without sleeves. Wool includes sheep's wool, cashmere, mohair, and alpaca. Classification requires wool to be the predominant fiber by weight. Wool dresses are a segment of formal and business clothing, particularly popular in the autumn-winter season. The product must be woven - knitted wool dresses are classified under Chapter 61. Assignment to the women's category is determined by the garment cut.

Regulatory requirements

Wool dresses are subject to labeling requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. Labels may include designations pure new wool or cashmere. Lining covering more than 30 percent of the surface requires separate marking. REACH requirements apply to acid and metal complex dyes, formaldehyde, and nickel in metal components such as zippers. The GPSR requires traceability and risk assessment. Girls' dresses face stricter mechanical safety requirements.

Trade and customs procedures

Wool dresses imported into the EU originate from Italy, China, Turkey, and Vietnam. Customs documentation must describe the product as a dress with fiber composition. Origin rules require double transformation. Tariff preferences depend on the country of origin. Customs authorities may verify fabric composition and take samples for laboratory analysis. Binding Tariff Information is recommended for regular imports.

Importing dresses from third countries - CN 6204 41

Dresses imported under CN 6204 41 from third countries are subject to standard customs clearance procedures. The MFN duty rate for dresses is typically 12% of customs value. Imports from countries covered by trade agreements (e.g. EVFTA with Vietnam, CETA with Canada) allow reduced or zero-duty rates upon presentation of proof of origin. Importers must ensure labelling complies with EU Regulation 1007/2011 on textile fibre names.

Frequently asked questions

How to distinguish a dress from a tunic in customs classification?
A dress is a one-piece garment covering the body from the shoulders at least to the knees. A tunic is shorter and usually worn with trousers. Customs authorities assess the length and intended use. Short tunics may be classified as blouses, not dresses.
Is a cashmere dress classified under 620441?
Yes. Cashmere is fine animal hair classified together with wool. A cashmere dress where cashmere is the predominant fiber by weight is classified under 620441. The label must state the cashmere percentage.
Is a wool-polyester blend dress classified under 620441?
Yes, if wool is the predominant fiber by weight. If polyester predominates, the correct code is 620443 (dresses of synthetic fibers). Precise composition documentation is essential.
What trade preferences apply to imported dresses CN 6204 41?
Dresses CN 6204 41 from countries covered by trade agreements benefit from reduced duty rates. EVFTA (Vietnam), CETA (Canada), GSP EBA (LDCs) offer rates from 0%. A certificate of origin confirming double transformation is required.