CN code 620444 covers women's and girls' dresses of artificial fibers, other than knitted or crocheted. Artificial fibers are produced from processed natural polymers (mainly cellulose) and include viscose, modal, lyocell, cellulose acetate, and cupro. Viscose and lyocell dresses are gaining popularity for their hygroscopic properties, pleasant hand feel, and silk-like drape. Classification requires the artificial fiber to be the predominant fiber by weight. The product must be woven, not knitted. The distinction between artificial and synthetic fibers is critical for correct classification.

Artificial fiber dresses are subject to labeling requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. Fiber names must be stated generically - viscose, modal, lyocell - not as trade names. Cellulosic fabrics are susceptible to formaldehyde resin finishing, triggering REACH formaldehyde limits. Reactive dyes for viscose are controlled for aromatic amines. The GPSR requires traceability and risk assessment. Metal components must comply with nickel limits.

Artificial fiber dresses imported into the EU originate mainly from China, India, and Indonesia. Origin rules require double transformation. Customs documentation must precisely state the type of artificial fiber - viscose, lyocell, or modal - as this affects composition verification. Customs authorities may take samples for fiber identification by microscopic or chemical methods. Tariff preferences depend on the country of origin and trade agreements.

Artificial fibres classified under CN 6204 44 include primarily viscose, modal, lyocell (Tencel) and cellulose acetate fibres. All these fibres are produced from regenerated cellulose derived from wood pulp. Unlike synthetic fibres, artificial fibres have a natural raw material origin. Viscose and modal dresses are increasingly popular due to thermoregulatory properties and biodegradability. Importers must correctly identify the fibre type, as misclassification directs goods to a different tariff subheading.