6204.69.45.10 - Trousers, breeches and shorts (748)

This HTS classification specifically covers trousers, breeches, and shorts for women and girls that are not swimwear and are manufactured from textile materials other than cotton, man-made fibers, or vegetable fibers like flax, ramie, or true hemp. The key defining characteristic of this category is its material composition, requiring the garments to be predominantly silk or silk waste.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6204.69.45.20, is crucial. While both fall under "Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts" and are classified as "Other" within "Of other textile materials," this specific code is exclusively for trousers, breeches, and shorts. The sibling code, conversely, is designated for bib and brace overalls.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under HTS code 6204.69.45.10. Therefore, classification at this level relies on the precise identification of the garment type as trousers, breeches, or shorts, and the confirmation that the item contains 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste, adhering to the broader scope of women's or girls' apparel not knitted or crocheted.