9813.00.35 - Automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, airplanes, airships, balloons, boats, racing shells and similar vehicles and craft, and the usual equipment of the foregoing; all the foregoing which are brought temporarily into the United States by nonresidents for the purpose of taking part in races or other specific contests

This HTS category, 9813.00.35, is specifically designated for temporary importations of vehicles and vessels by nonresidents for participation in races or other specific contests. It encompasses a broad range of transport, including automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, airplanes, airships, balloons, boats, and racing shells, along with their usual equipment. The critical factor for classification here is the temporary nature of the import and the intended use of the vehicle or craft for competition.

Unlike sibling categories that classify goods based on their inherent characteristics or usual trade, 9813.00.35 focuses on the *purpose and duration* of the import. For instance, while other chapters might classify automobiles for permanent sale or personal use, this provision is exclusively for vehicles brought in for a defined competitive event and then to be exported. The key differentiator is the combination of nonresident ownership, temporary entry, and participation in sporting contests.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 9813.00.35 is determined by meeting all the outlined conditions: the importer must be a nonresident, the vehicle or craft must be brought into the United States temporarily, and its purpose must be to compete in races or similar specific contests. Proper documentation demonstrating these criteria will be essential for successful classification.