6204.69.05.50 - Shorts (847)

This HTS classification, 6204.69.05.50, specifically covers shorts for women or girls, when made from textile materials other than silk or silk waste, and not classified as recreational performance outerwear. This designation differentiates these shorts from trousers and breeches, which are classified under 6204.69.05.40 at the same hierarchical level. The key differentiator for this subcategory lies in the garment's cut and intended use, focusing solely on shorts as opposed to longer legwear.

Given that this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 6204.69.05.50 relies on the precise definition of "shorts" and their exclusion from the "recreational performance outerwear" designation. Importers should ensure that the garments in question are indeed shorts and do not possess specialized technical features or performance characteristics that would place them in a different, more specific classification. The material composition, as indicated by the parent category "Of other textile materials," is also a critical factor in confirming the correct classification.