6204.69.04 - Containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste

This HTS category, 6204.69.04, specifically covers trousers, breeches, and shorts designed for women or girls that are made from textile materials other than cotton, man-made fibers, wool, fine animal hair, or flax. A key defining characteristic is that these garments must contain 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. This classification is intended for items of apparel worn on the lower half of the body, excluding swimwear, that meet these precise material composition requirements.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6204.69.05 (Other), is crucial. While both fall under "Of other textile materials" and "Of silk or silk waste," the sibling category encompasses any remaining items of apparel from this material composition that are not specifically classified elsewhere within the 6204.69 subheadings. Therefore, 6204.69.04 is more granular, focusing solely on trousers, breeches, and shorts.

Within this category, further subdivision exists to refine the classification. Subcategory 6204.69.04.10 specifically addresses trousers, breeches, and shorts. This distinction allows for more precise record-keeping and tariff application based on the specific garment type within the broader definition of silk-based lower body wear.