Dresses; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)

HS v2017 Code: 620442

About dresses; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)

HS code 620442 covers the import and export of women's or girls' cotton dresses that are not knitted or crocheted. This industry plays a significant role in the global textile and apparel trade, catering to the demand for fashionable and comfortable clothing. These cotton dresses are widely consumed across various retail and e-commerce channels, making them an important component of the broader textile and garment industry.

Production process

The production of women's or girls' cotton dresses typically involves a multi-step process. It begins with the selection and procurement of high-quality cotton fabrics, which are then cut according to pre-designed patterns. The cut pieces are then sewn together using industrial sewing machines, with additional finishing touches such as hemming, adding buttons, or applying decorative elements. Quality control and inspection are crucial steps to ensure the final product meets the required standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of women's or girls' cotton dresses include cotton fabrics, sewing threads, buttons, zippers, and other trimmings. Specialized sewing machines, pressing equipment, and skilled labor are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on efficient supply chain management, logistics, and transportation services to deliver the finished products to global markets.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is the finished women's or girls' cotton dresses, which are then distributed and sold through various retail channels, including 621010 clothing stores, 454110 electronic shopping and mail-order houses, and 452210 department stores. These cotton dresses may also be used as inputs for other related HS codes, such as 620443 Dresses; women's or girls', of synthetic fibers, not knitted or crocheted and 620452 Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of cotton, not knitted or crocheted.

Revisions to 620442

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 620442. The most recent 1 version of this code (620442) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 620442 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for dresses; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/62'>62: Apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6204'>6204: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620442'>620442: Dresses; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620411'>620411: Suits; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620412'>620412: Suits; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620413'>620413: Suits; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620419'>620419: Suits; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.1 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620421'>620421: Ensembles; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620422'>620422: Ensembles; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620423'>620423: Ensembles; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620429'>620429: Ensembles; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.2 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620431'>620431: Jackets and blazers; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620432'>620432: Jackets and blazers; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620433'>620433: Jackets and blazers; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620439'>620439: Jackets and blazers; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.3 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620441'>620441: Dresses; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620443'>620443: Dresses; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620444'>620444: Dresses; women's or girls', of artificial fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620449'>620449: Dresses; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620451'>620451: Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620452'>620452: Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620453'>620453: Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620459'>620459: Skirts and divided skirts; women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.5 (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620461'>620461: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of wool or fine animal hair (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620462'>620462: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620463'>620463: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/620469'>620469: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts; women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not knitted or crocheted)</a>"]

    

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