Women's non-synthetic dresses from India
India exported $241 million of women's non-synthetic dresses (HS 6204.49) in FY2025-26, down 3.9% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 16.9% US import duty, against 26.9% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 16.9%China 26.9%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $241MDown 3.9% on last year
- HS code
- 6204.49Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6204.49.10.00 | Of other textile materials: Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (736) | 6.9% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
| 6204.49.50 | Of other textile materials: Other | 6.9% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of women's non-synthetic dresses
India's exports to all countries under HS 6204.49, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 6204.49 is 12%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoSCTL
- Apparel and made-ups from India get the RoSCTL rebate of state and central taxes, which a supplier may factor into its price.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on women's non-synthetic dresses from India?
16.9% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 6204.49, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 26.9%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for women's non-synthetic dresses?
6204.49, under heading 6204 (Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export women's non-synthetic dresses?
Yes. India exported $241 million under HS 6204.49 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.