Tachikawa T-26 G nib Holder with India Ink Pen
The Tachikawa T-26 G is a straight manga pen holder designed for use with disposable India ink cartridges or dip nibs, providing balance and control for comic artists. Classified under HTS 9608.30.00.31 as an India ink drawing pen system optimized for line art in illustration and animation. It uses traditional sumi-style India ink for bold, consistent strokes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If equipped with ball point refills instead of India ink
Ball point pens, even in artist holders, classify under the specific ball point heading.
If sold as metal dip pens without modern reservoir
Traditional metal nib pens for calligraphy may classify as base metal tools under Chapter 82.
If for precision technical pens used in cartography or blueprints
Pens specialized for measuring/drafting instruments fall in Chapter 90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide comic/manga industry certifications or catalogs showing India ink compatibility to support drawing pen status
• Declare holder-nib combinations as complete pens; separate nibs risk 9609 parts classification
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, which could trigger Chapter 90 scrutiny
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