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ARTICLES OF APPAREL AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES, NOT KNITTED OR CROCHETED›Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
Of other textile materials
Scope of CN code 620449
CN code 620449 covers women's and girls' dresses of other textile materials not assigned to subheadings 620441 (wool), 620442 (cotton), 620443 (synthetic fibers), and 620444 (artificial fibers). This heading classifies dresses of natural silk, linen, and multi-fiber blends where none of the specified fibers dominate by weight. Silk dresses represent a premium segment. Linen dresses are popular in summer wear. Classification requires examining the dominant fiber and confirming woven construction.
Regulations and labeling
Dresses under code 620449 are subject to labeling requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. REACH requirements apply to dyes appropriate for each fiber type. Metal components must comply with nickel limits. The GPSR requires traceability and safety documentation. Silk dress imports require fiber authenticity confirmation.
Trade and customs aspects
Dresses under code 620449 are imported from various countries. Silk dresses from China and India, linen dresses from China and European countries. Origin rules require double transformation. Customs documentation must precisely describe the material. Binding Tariff Information is recommended for multi-fiber blends.
Linen and silk dresses - the residual subheading
CN 6204 49 is a residual subheading covering women's dresses from textile materials not assigned to subheadings 6204 41–6204 44. This includes dresses of linen, natural silk, hemp, jute and blends where none of the principal fibres accounts for 50% by weight. Linen and silk dresses represent a premium market segment. Importers should detail the fibre composition in the customs declaration as authorities may request laboratory testing to confirm classification.
Frequently asked questions
Is a silk dress classified under code 620449?
Yes. Natural silk does not have a separate six-digit subheading under heading 6204.4 (except 620444 for artificial fibers). A natural silk dress is classified under the residual code 620449.
Is a linen dress classified under 620449?
Yes. Linen is neither wool, cotton, synthetic, nor artificial fiber, so a linen dress is classified under the residual code 620449 covering other textile materials.
How is a silk-polyester blend dress classified?
The predominant fiber by weight determines classification. If silk predominates - code 620449. If polyester predominates - code 620443 (synthetic fibers). Documentation must state the percentage of each fiber.
Are natural silk dresses classified under CN 6204 49?
Yes, natural silk dresses are classified under CN 6204 49 because silk does not have a separate subheading within heading 6204. This applies to both mulberry silk and tussah silk.
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