Women's & Girls' Knit or Crocheted Dresses

CBP generally classifies a garment as a dress if it is a one-piece garment designed to cover the upper body and extend over the lower body to at least mid-thigh. A tunic or top that does not extend sufficiently to cover the lower body would be classified as a blouse or shirt. Length alone is not always determinative — the garment's design, marketing, and intended use are also considered.

Yes. Within the broader SITC category for women's and girls' knit dresses, the applicable HTS 10-digit subheading varies by fiber content — cotton, man-made fibers, wool, and other fibers each have distinct subheadings with potentially different duty rates. Importers should confirm the predominant fiber by weight and select the correct subheading accordingly, ideally with guidance from a licensed customs broker.