6104.23.00.16 - Trousers, breeches and shorts (448)

This HTS classification, 6104.23.00.16, specifically covers knitted or crocheted trousers, breeches, and shorts for women or girls. These items are distinct from other garments within heading 6104. For instance, they are differentiated from skirts and divided skirts (6104.23.00.14) by their coverage of the lower body in a pant-like fashion. Similarly, they are separate from blouses, shirts, and tops (6104.23.00.20) and sweaters (6104.23.00.22), which are designed for the upper body. The classification also excludes garments that fall under "other" (6104.23.00.24) within this broad heading.

Given that this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the classification relies on the explicit definition of "trousers, breeches and shorts" to differentiate these garments. Practical classification criteria would focus on the garment's construction, intended wear, and cut to ensure it aligns with the definitions of trousers, breeches, or shorts, as opposed to other forms of lower-body garments or accessory items. The key distinguishing feature is the design specifically for covering the legs in a manner characteristic of trousers, breeches, or shorts.