European Union tariff line 6204 44 00 10: Hand-printed by the "batik" method
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 6204 44 00 10
- Covers
- Dresses, of artificial fibres, hand-printed by the "batik" method
- Supplementary unit
- Number of items (p/st)
- Duty (MFN)
- 12%
- Preferential rates
- From 0% (56 programmes or origins)
- Additional duties
- None recorded
- Restrictions
- None recorded
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union
- VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union
- Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff
- European Union
- HS subheading
- 6204.44
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 6204 44 00 10 covers dresses, of artificial fibres, hand-printed by the "batik" method. The general (MFN) duty rate is 12%. It falls under HS subheading 6204.44 in heading 62.04 (chapter 62).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 6204 44 00 10 covers dresses, of artificial fibres, hand-printed by the "batik" method.
Its legal text is “Hand-printed by the "batik" method”, read under “Dresses” and “Of artificial fibres”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 6204.44 in heading 62.04 (chapter 62). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.
- Chapter 62
- Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted
- Heading 62.04
- Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)
- Subheading 6204.44
- Dresses
- Within the subheading
- Of artificial fibres
- Line 6204 44 00 10
- Hand-printed by the "batik" method
- Supplementary unit
- Number of items (p/st)
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 12%.
The rate is published on 6204 00 00 00.
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes, and to goods from 48 origins.
A preferential rate of 9.6% applies to goods from GSP - General arrangements.
A preferential rate of 10.6% applies to goods from Mercosur.
A preferential rate of 1.5% applies to goods from Vietnam.
| Preferential rate | Programme or origin |
|---|---|
| 0% | EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods (1007) |
| 0% | CARIFORUM (1033) |
| 0% | Eastern and Southern Africa States (1034) |
| 0% | SADC EPA (1035) |
| 0% | Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St… (2000) |
| 0% | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) (2005) |
| 0% | EEA - European Economic Area (2012) |
| 0% | GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) (2027) |
| 0% | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) (2080) |
| 0% | Central America (2200) |
| 0% | Albania (AL) |
| 0% | Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA) |
| 0% | Canada (CA) |
| 0% | Switzerland (CH) |
| 0% | Côte d'Ivoire (CI) |
| 0% | Chile (CL) |
| 0% | Cameroon (CM) |
| 0% | Colombia (CO) |
| 0% | Algeria (DZ) |
| 0% | Ecuador (EC) |
| 0% | Egypt (EG) |
| 0% | Fiji (FJ) |
| 0% | Faroe Islands (FO) |
| 0% | United Kingdom (GB) |
| 0% | Georgia (GE) |
| 0% | Ghana (GH) |
| 0% | Israel (IL) |
| 0% | Jordan (JO) |
| 0% | Japan (JP) |
| 0% | Kenya (KE) |
| 0% | South Korea (KR) |
| 0% | Lebanon (LB) |
| 0% | Morocco (MA) |
| 0% | Moldova (MD) |
| 0% | Montenegro (ME) |
| 0% | North Macedonia (MK) |
| 0% | Mexico (MX) |
| 0% | New Zealand (NZ) |
| 0% | Peru (PE) |
| 0% | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| 0% | Palestine (PS) |
| 0% | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| 0% | Singapore (SG) |
| 0% | Syria (SY) |
| 0% | Tunisia (TN) |
| 0% | Ukraine (UA) |
| 0% | United States (US) |
| 0% | Samoa (WS) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XC) (XC) |
| 0% | Kosovo (XK) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XL) (XL) |
| 0% | Serbia (XS) |
| 0% | South Africa (ZA) |
| 9.6% | GSP - General arrangements (2020) |
| 10.6% | Mercosur (5500) |
| 1.5% | Vietnam (VN) |
Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union
The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
Other lines under 6204.44
- 6204 44 00 90Other
In other countries
National tariff lines under 6204.44 are live on border.bot for the United States (5 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States5 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 6204 44 00 10 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 6204 44 00 10 covers dresses, of artificial fibres, hand-printed by the "batik" method.
What is the general (MFN) duty on 6204 44 00 10 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 12%. The rate is published on 6204 00 00 00.
Which preferential rates apply to 6204 44 00 10?
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes: EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods, Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St…, EEA - European Economic Area, a group of origins (TARIC area XC) and a group of origins (TARIC area XL), and to goods from CARIFORUM, the Eastern and Southern Africa States, SADC EPA, GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms), GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance), OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories), Central America, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Switzerland, Côte d'Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Algeria, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, the Faroe Islands, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Palestine, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine, the United States, Samoa, Kosovo, Serbia and South Africa. A preferential rate of 9.6% applies to goods from GSP - General arrangements. A preferential rate of 10.6% applies to goods from Mercosur. A preferential rate of 1.5% applies to goods from Vietnam.
Sources and updates
The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.