6104.69.20.60 - Shorts (648)

This HTS category, 6104.69.20.60, specifically classifies knitted or crocheted shorts for women or girls. These garments are distinct from trousers and breeches within the same hierarchical level. While all fall under the broader classification of "trousers, breeches and shorts," this code isolates shorts as a distinct item. The term "shorts" in this context generally refers to garments that extend no further than the thigh, unlike the longer coverage provided by trousers and breeches.

The classification of these shorts is based on their knitted or crocheted construction, as per Chapter 61, and their composition from "other textile materials" that are not specifically enumerated in preceding subcategories. Furthermore, they are specifically categorized under "artificial fibers," indicating that the primary textile component is derived from manufactured fibers like rayon, acetate, or acrylic, rather than natural fibers or specific man-made fibers listed elsewhere.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is definitive for women's or girls' knitted or crocheted shorts made of artificial fibers when they are not specifically covered by more granular classifications. Practical considerations for classification would include the length of the garment, its intended use as casual wear or activewear, and confirmation of the artificial fiber content.