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| Desktop Computers | A computer terminal designed to reside on a desk or similar work surface. May be packaged with a mouse, keyboard, cables, speakers, webcam and other peripherals in a single Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) package carrying a single SKU, subject to a single desktop computer EHF. Includes desktop computers and desktop computers acting as servers. | CPUs: $5.50 | Standalone: - Computer terminals
- Thin Client
- Desktop computers used as Servers
| - Non-standalone computer terminals that are embedded into non-regulated products
- Rack mounted and floor-standing servers
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
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| Portable Computers | A personal computer designed for portable use | Portable Computers: $1.20 | Standalone: - Laptop computers
- Notebook/netbook computers
- Tablet computers
| - PDAs
- Calculators
- Other handheld computing devices
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| Display Devices | A non-portable video display device that typically resides on a table, floor or wall and requires AC power to operate. May contain an embedded television tuner, or may be used for displaying images from computers or other digital or analog sources such as external TV tuners or cable/satellite receivers. Includes various display technologies, such as CRT, flat panel (LCD, Plasma, LED, OLED, etc.) or rear projection. | Display Devices w/ Diagonal Screen Size:
29" or Smaller: $9.00
30" or Larger: $31.75 | Standalone: - Televisions
- Computer monitors
- Professional displays
- TVs with built in DVD and/or VCR player/recorder
- Closed circuit monitor screens
| - Non-standalone displays that are embedded into non-regulated products
- Digital photo frames
- POS pole displays
- Refrigerators with built in TV
- Electronic whiteboards
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| Printers & Fax Machines | A printing or facsimile device designed to reside on a desktop or similar work surface. May be a "multi-function" or "all in one" device that performs different tasks such as copy, scan, fax, print, etc., in which case the integrated product is subject to a single EHF. Fax machines packaged with cordless telephone handsets in a single OEM packaged under a single SKU are subject to one EHF. Includes various printing technologies, such as laser & LED (electrophotographic), ink jet, dot matrix, thermal, dye sublimation, etc. | Desktop Printers & Fax Machines: $6.50 | Standalone: - Desktop printers
- Portable or PC-free photo printer
- Camera dock printers
- Desktop label, barcode, card printers
- Desktop fax machines
| - Floor standing printers
- Point of sale (POS) receipt printers
- Handheld printers such as calculators with printing capability or label-makers
- Non-standalone printers that are embedded into non-regulated products
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| Computer Peripherals | A manual input keying or pointing device, such as a mouse, a keyboard, or a similar device, designed for use with a desktop or portable computer. Includes both wired and wireless devices. A combination of a single mouse and a single keyboard packaged in a one OEM box under a single SKU is subject to one EHF. | Mice, Keyboards, or Mouse & Keyboard Combinations: $0.90 | - Mouse
- Trackball
- Keyboard
- Keypad
| - Joysticks and other game controllers
- Graphic tablets
- Stylus
- Magnetic strip readers
- Modems, hubs, switches and routers
- Internet/rocket sticks
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| Computer Scanners | Desktop or portable imaging equipment designed for use in conjunction with a personal computer or network system that converts hard copy data such as text, photos, etc., into an electronic file. | Scanners: $6.50 | - Desktop or portable computer scanners
- Business card scanners
- Cheque scanners
| - Floor standing drum scanners
- MRI equipment
- Barcode scanners
- Cables or other accessories
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| Personal / Portable Audio/Video Playback and/or Recording Systems | A portable device used primarily for personal use that operates on battery power or is powered directly from the device it is connected to (i.e.: computer), including: - Docking speakers
- Compact/folding speakers
- Portable stereos/ tape players/ radios
- Personal CD players
- Portable audio recorders
- Headphones
- Computer/phone and/or voice recorder microphones
- MP3 players
- Voice recorders
- Analog and digital cameras and video cameras/ camcorders
- Non-cellular enabled PDAs
Portable audio/video players supplied with accessory headphones in a single OEM package under a single SKU are subject to one EHF. Multiple speakers supplied in a single OEM package and sold under a single SKU are subject to one EHF. | Personal/Portable Audio/Video Playback and Recording Systems: $0.40 | - Portable AM/FM radios
- Portable stereos
- Portable tape players/recorders
- Portable Disc (CD, DVD, Blu-ray, etc.) players/ recorders
- MP3 players
- Docking speakers
- Portable cassette or digital audio/video recorders
- Headphones
- Mini earphones and microphones
- Headsets (wired and wireless including Bluetooth)
- Microphones for use with an obligated product
- Digital and non-digital cameras
- Digital photo keychains
- Video cameras/ camcorders
- Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) which are not enabled to connect to cellular networks
| - Single use or one time use cameras
- Children's toy cameras
- Discs (CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, HDDVD, etc.)
- Commercial, professional or industrial video cameras and/or microphones
- Industrial/commercial quality microphones used for musical recording, performances and/or public address
- Cables or other accessories
- Cellular-enabled PDAs
- Industrial or commercial handheld or mobile computing devices
- Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and components
- Satellite radio receivers and components
- E-readers/electronic Books
- Electronic Dictionaries
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Home Audio/ Video Playback and/or Recording Systems | Audio and video playback and/or recording systems (mini/mid/full size) or system components for residential use but may also be used for institutional, commercial or industrial applications, including: Audio equipment: - Amplifiers
- Receivers
- Speakers
- CD players (single and multi-disc units)
- Radios
- Turntables
- Cassette and other tape players
Video equipment: - Data/multi-media projectors
- VCRs
- DVRs
- PVRs
- DVD players
- Blu-ray players
- Laser Disc players
- Security cameras
- Webcameras designed to connect to a computer system
- Digital frames
Cable and satellite TV equipment. Multiple speakers supplied in a single OEM package sold and under a single SKU are subject to one EHF. | Home Audio/Video Playback and Recording Systems/Components: $3.50 | - AM/FM Radios
- Clock Radios
- Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs)
- Digital Video Recorders (DVRs)
- Personal Video Recorders (PVRs)
- Disc players/ recorders (DVD, Blu-ray, etc.)
- Laser Disc players/recorders
- Cable & satellite receivers, set-top boxes.
Home stereo systems or components, including: - Amplifiers
- Receivers
- CD or tape decks
- Turntables/record players
- Home speaker systems such as 5.1 and 7.1 speaker packages supplied without amplifier or video player, including computer (multi-media) speakers
- Other digital music recorders/players
- Audio docking stations
- Analog & digital video cameras for home security or other closed circuit home use
- Computer webcams for home, institutional, commercial or industrial use
- Video baby monitor and camera systems
- Digital picture frames
| - Industrial/commercial quality amplifiers, speakers and related equipment used for musical recording, performances and/or public address
- Video gaming equipment including those that can also play DVDs, etc.
- Satellite dishes
- Cables or other accessories
- Karaoke machines
- Alarm clocks and wall clocks
- Audio baby monitors and receivers
- Intercoms
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| Home Theatre in a Box (HTB) Systems | Audio and/or video equipment packaged as a complete system intended to provide an "in-home" theatre experience. | Home Theatre in a Box (HTB) Systems: $6.00 | - HTB audio and video equipment packaged as a complete unit, including: amplifiers, disc players, speakers, sub-woofers and all associated cables, etc.
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| Vehicle Audio & Video Systems | Aftermarket audio and video systems or system components intended to replace or supplement OEM factory-installed systems or system components. Multiple speakers supplied in a single OEM package sold and under a single SKU are subject to one EHF. | (Aftermarket) Vehicle Audio & Video Systems/Components: $2.75 | Aftermarket vehicle audio & video components, including: - In-dash CD and/or cassette players
- Amplifiers
- Equalizers
- Speakers
- Video player systems
| - Factory-installed audio and video equipment developed for imbedded use in motor vehicles of any type (includes marine-craft radios and intercom systems)
- Navigation systems (e.g. GPS receivers and components)
- Satellite radio receivers and components
- Back-up camera systems
- Related cables or other accessories
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| Non-cellular Telephones & Answering Machines | A telecommunication device with a handset or multiple handsets that is used to transmit and receive sound (most commonly speech). A device that is designed to record sound from incoming calls over a telephone line or VoIP line. Accessory handsets packaged with a telephone in a single OEM package under a single SKU are subject to one EHF. Does not include fax machines as they are included in the Phase 1 Printers category. | Non-cellular Telephones & Answering Machines: $0.85 | Telephones (corded and cordless, VoIP, satellite phones)Telephone line answering machines (cassette and digital) | - Telecommunications equipment developed for imbedded use in motor vehicles of any type
- "Two-way" radios
- Commercial-grade "pay phones"
- Audio baby monitors and receivers
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