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7" Portable TV √ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
A portable device used primarily
for personal use, that operates on
battery power
9" TV WITH BUILT-IN
DVD PLAYER√ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Portable display with screen size
less than 10”
Aftermarket Vehicle
Displays, (including
those with a built in
tuner)
√ √ √ √VEHICLE AUDIO & VIDEO
SYSTEMS
Aftermarket video system /
component
Bar Speaker and
Audio Dock√ √ √ √
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
Wall mounted or table top device,
AC powered, therefore for 'home
use'.
Computer Monitor
used with a Point of
Sale (POS) System
√ √ √ √ DISPLAY DEVICES Video display device
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PHOTOPRODUCTOBLIGATED CATEGORY IF
INCLUDED
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Computer Tablet
Input Device X X X X
Although some models of these
‘graphic input tablets’ have a
‘display-type’ function, it appears
to be a specialty function for use
with designated software
packages only.
Desktop Photo
Negative Scanner√ √ √ √
DESKTOP COMPUTER
SCANNERS
Imaging equipment designed for
use in conjunction with a personal
computer that converts hard copy
data (photo negatives) into an
electronic file
Dictating Machine /
Transcriber√ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Portable tape players/recorders
Digital Photo
Christmas Ornament√ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Portable video playback device
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Display screen
embedded in a non-
obligated product
X X X X
Not a standalone video display.
Device is embedded in a non-
obligated product.
Document Cameras
(for use with Data
Projectors)
X X X X
Accessory camera device for use
with a data projector but not a
typical functional camera on its
own
Electric Typewriter X √ √ X DESKTOP PRINTERS
Electric typewriters are obligated
for BC Phase V products (as of July
1, 2012) and Ontario
Embedded printers
and printer
components
X √ X X
Not a standalone desktop printer.
Excluded if device is embedded in
a non-obligated product.
Fingerprint Reader X X X X
Security input device. Does not
convert hard copy data into
electronic format like obligated
scanners.
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INCLUDED
FM Transmitters X √ X X
Personal / Portable
Audio/Video Playback
and/or Recording Systems
Obligated under BC Phase V. An
adaptor for an obligated product
but not a 'player' on its own so not
obligated for other programs.
Gaming Headphones √ √ X √
Personal / Portable
Audio/Video Playback
and/or Recording Systems
Headphones
Handheld Gaming
UnitsX √ X X
Personal / Portable
Audio/Video Playback
and/or Recording Systems
Obligated under BC Phase V.
Gaming devices are considered
toys and exempt from other
programs.
Handheld Learning
SystemsX X X X Toy, not A/V Product
Hands-free Cellular
Phone AccessoryX X X X
Cellular phone accessory - Not an
A/V player
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Hands-free Cellular
Phone AccessoryX X X X
Cellular phone accessory - Not an
A/V player
Headset with Base
Station√ √ X √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Headsets (wired and wireless,
including Bluetooth)
Home AV System
with Speakers and
Subwoofer
√ √ √ √HOME THEATRE IN A BOX
(HTB) SYSTEMS
Audio and video equipment
packaged by an OEM as a
complete system
Horn Speakers X X X XIndustrial/commercial speakers
for public address
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ID Card Scanner √ √ √ √DESKTOP COMPUTER
SCANNERS
Desktop imaging equipment that
converts hard copy data from ID
cards into an electronic file
Keyboard Embedded
in ICI EquipmentX X X X
Component embedded in ICI
equipment
Laptop Docking
StationX X X X
Connection device, not a player. It
provide connectivity to
peripherals via a single USB cable.
Magic Trackpad √ √ √ √ COMPUTER PERIPHERALSExternal trackpad mouse for use
with desktop computer
Multimedia
ControllersX √ X X COMPUTER PERIPHERALS
Obligated under BC Phase V.
Special functionality control
device, used in combination with a
traditional mouse and keyboard,
and not as an alternative to them.
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INCLUDED
Multimedia Photo
Viewer√ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Portable video playback device
Multimedia Player /
Recorder√ √ √ √
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
Video playback and recording
device
Multimedia Speaker
System√ √ √ √
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
Home speaker systems such as 5.1
and 7.1 speaker packages supplied
without amplifier or video player,
including computer (multi-media)
speakers
Non-Electric
TypewriterX X X X Not obligated
Overhead Projector X √ X XObligated under BC Phase V. Not a
video player, simply a projector.
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Point of Sale (POS)
Pole Displays X √ √ X DISPLAY DEVICES
Obligated under BC Phase V and
OES.
Handheld Point of
Sale (POS) PrinterX √ √ X
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Obligated under BC Phase V and
OES.
Portable Stereo √ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
DC powered, Portable stereo
Portable Video
Survelliance System√ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Video monitor and camera
systems such as video baby
monitors or other surveillance
monitor systems
Programmable Foot
SwitchesX √ X X
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
AND EQUIPMENT
Specialty device - obligated under
BC Phase V.
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INCLUDED
PVR Expender Drive X √ √ X COMPUTER PERIPHERALSExternal drive - not a player or
recorder
Satellite Dish X √ X X
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
Small satellite dishes obligated
under BC Phase V. Not obligated
for other programs - only the
satellite boxes are obligated
Security System
DVRs√ √ √ √
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
Video recording system
Security System
Input DevicesX X X X
Specialty product, not for regular
use with a desktop or portable
computer.
Security System
Monitor with
Integrated DVR
√ √ √ √
Integrated unit, therefore
the highest EHF is
applicable (display or
home AV)
Two operational components that
may be sold separately but in this
instance are integrated into a
single operating unit, therefore
subject to a single EHF.
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PHOTOPRODUCTOBLIGATED CATEGORY IF
INCLUDED
Smart Boards
(including those with
built in projector)
X X X X
White Boards are not obligated
products and the projector device
is not standalone but rather
embedded in the non-obligated
product.
Sound Dock Systems √ √ √ √
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
Home speaker system with
docking station.
Speakerphone √ √ √ √
NON-CELLULAR
TELEPHONES AND
ANSWERING MACHINES
A telecommunication device with
a microphone and speaker system
that is used to transmit and
receive sound
61 Stylus Pen X X X X
Not a computer peripheral, for use
on a touch screen as opposed to
using a finger to select / input info.
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INCLUDED
Telephone Amplifiers X √ √ X
NON-CELLULAR
TELEPHONES AND
ANSWERING MACHINES
Telephone accessory
Tool Cam Inspection
CameraX X X X Tool
Touchpad Mouse √ √ √ √ COMPUTER PERIPHERALSExternal mouse for use with a
computer
Toy Cameras X X X XExclusion for children’s toy
cameras
TV Ears Headset √ √ X √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Audio headphones
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Underwater Digital
Camera MaskX X X X
Item is embedded in a non-
regulated product
USB Computer
Speaker√ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Computer/docking speakers
USB Speakerphone √ √ √ √
NON-CELLULAR
TELEPHONES AND
ANSWERING MACHINES
A telecommunication device with
a microphone and speaker system
that is used to transmit and
receive sound
VoIP Telephone √ √ √ √
NON-CELLULAR
TELEPHONES AND
ANSWERING MACHINES
VoIP Telephone used to transmit
and receive sound.
VoIP Telephone
AdaptorX √ X X
NON-CELLULAR
TELEPHONES AND
ANSWERING MACHINES
An adaptor not a telephone
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INCLUDED
Wireless Microphone
SystemsX √ X X
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
AND EQUIPMENT
Industrial/commercial quality
microphones used for musical
recording, performances and/or
public address, and not for use
with an obligated product.
1 Embedded Controller X X X X
This is a specialized/commercial
grade unit designed for custom
purposes as a panel appliance and
does not fall under Phase I or II
products.
2KVM (Keyboard,
Video and Monitor)√ √ √ √ PORTABLE COMPUTER
KVMs contain both a display
device and a keyboard and are
recycled as laptops by processors.
2 Lapdock √ √ √ √ PORTABLE COMPUTER
Lapdocks contain both a display
device and a keyboard and are
recycled as laptops by processors.
3 Set-top Box √ √ X √
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
Set top boxes used with cable and
satellite systems are not obligated
in OES. However, products like
Apple TV with internet streaming
capability are obligated in OES.
Product Clarifications Subsequent to March 31, 2011
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3Digital TV Converter
Box√ √ X √
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
Set top box for digital TV
4
5
6
7
8 Desktop Label Maker √ √ √ √
ACES, ESABC, SWEEP
DESKTOP PRINTERS
OES
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Desktop printing device
8Handheld Label
MakerX √ √ X
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Handheld label makers are
obligated under BC Phase V and
OES, but are excluded under ACES
and SWEEP.
8 Pen Scanner X √ √ X
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Obligated under OES and BC Phase
V.
Request for exclusion of Bluetooth headsets - this request has not been approved
Classification of Refurbished Comptuers - document circulated to programs
Application of fees to Bundled Surveillance System
Application of fees to a bundled computer system
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8Business Card
Scanner√ √ √ X
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Business card scanners are
obligated under all programs
except SWEEP.
9
10Baby Video Monitor
and Camera Systems√ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Video monitor and camera
system, such as video baby
monitor or other surveillance
monitor system.
11Home Automation
Controllers√ √ √ √
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
These devices are beginning to
record and store media and
perform similar functions to a set-
top box.
12 Tablet Devices √ √ √ √ PORTABLE COMPUTERS
These devices should be classified
by product type and not by the
screen size.
13
14
Commercial/
Industrial Mobile
Computer
X √ √ X
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Obligated under BC Phase V and
OES.
Application of fees to bundled security system
Application of fees to laptop cooling station bundle
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15 Digital Notepad X √ X X COMPUTER PERIPHERALS
This product is similar to graphic
tablets without display, which are
obligated in BC.
16 World Card Mac Plus √ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
All programs obligate scanners.
17
18 Smart Pens X X X XThis product is similar to graphic
tablets, which are not obligated.
19
20
21 Tower Servers √ √ √ √ DESKTOP COMPUTERS
Included under the desktop
computer category because they
carryout similar functions and
have similar technical
specifications as a desktop
computer.
Application of Fees to Bundled Computers and All-in-One Computers
Application of fees to bundled video conference equipment
Application of fees to sounds systems
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22
Computer/ multi-
media speaker
system (with a
subwoofer)
√ √ √ √
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
These devices are not portable
when accompanied by a
subwoofer and cannot be
powered by a battery or directly
from a computer. Speakers
without subwoofer are considered
portable and are designated to be
in the personal portable
audio/video category.
23Dash Personal
Internet Viewer
24
Solar Powered ipod
and iphone dock
station
√ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Portable docking speakers are
obligated under the
personal/portable A/V category.
25 Thin Clients √ √ √ √ DESKTOP COMPUTERS
26Wireless HD
Audio/Video Kit √ √ X √
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
These devices are considered
wireless transmitters and
receivers. OES does not obligate
receivers, but EPRA BC, ACES and
SWEEP do.
Not applicable. This product is no longer available.
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27 Microfiche X X X X
Microfiches are for commercial
use and are not a traditional
desktop printing or scanning
device.
28Light with radio
alarm clock√ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Radio/alarm clocks are obligated
29 DJ Mixing Equipment X √ X XMUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
AND EQUIPMENT
Obligated under BC Phase V -
otherwise, commerical DJ mixing
equipment is not obligated under
provincial regulations.
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Application of fees to
Computer Peripheral
Travel Kits
√ √ √ √ COMPUTER PERIPHERALS
Products sold under a single SKU
that contain components from
multiple product categories will be
charged multiple fees. For the OES
program, a fee will be charged on
each product that is obligated,
whether or not they fall under the
same category. This decision is
consistent with previous product
clarifications (e.g., 13, 17,19,20)
31 Point of Sale Systems X √ √ X DISPLAY DEVICE
Point of Sale systems are not
obligated by the provincial
regulations with the exception of
Ontario and BC Phase V. They are
considered a display device and
obligated under the all-in-one
category.
32 External Hard Drive X √ √ X COMPUTER PERIPHERALSObligated in Ontario and BC and
excluded from other provinces.
33
Fees for
Replacement Parts
(OES)
X X X X
Fees are not to be included on
replacement parts. For OES,
computer hard drives are
obligated.
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34Graphic Tablet with
Display√ √ √ √ DISPLAY DEVICE
Graphic tablets with a display are
considered a display device. If the
screen size is greater than or equal
to 10”, these products fall under
the display device category. If they
are smaller than 10”, they fall
under the personal A/V category.
They do not contain a CPU, so
they cannot be classified as a
tablet computer.
35Graphic Tablet
Without DisplayX √ X X COMPUTER PERIPHERALS
Graphic tablets without display
are obligated under BC Phase V.
36Portable Display
Device (14")√ √ √ √ DISPLAY DEVICE
Display devices that are greater
than 10" fall under the display
device category.
37
38
39Vehicle Mounted
ComputerX X X X
This computer is not intended for
desktop use and it is not portable
because it is mounted inside a
vehicle.
Application of fees to a variety of speaker systems
Application of fees to a variety of speaker systems
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40Telephone Recording
Device√ √ √ √
NON-CELLULAR
TELEPHONES AND
ANSWERING MACHINES
These devices are designed to
record sound from incoming calls
over a telephone line or VOIP line.
41Telephone Accessory
HandsetX X X X
Telephone accessory handsets are
not charged an EHF because they
are accessory to a telephone
system, for which a fee is applied
under the Non-cellular Telephones
and Answering Machines.
42Network TV
Streaming DeviceX √ X X IT AND TELECOM
These products are excluded from
the other programs because they
function as routers, which are not
obligated, for streaming satellite
and digital TV to computers.
43Audio Backing
Module X √ X X
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
AND EQUIPMENT
These products are commercial
quality mixing boards, which are
obligated under BC Phase V.
44 Guitar Amplifiers X √ √ X
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
These products are obligated
under BC Phase V and OES, but
not ACES or SWEEP.
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45VoIP Home Phone
Service√ √ √ √
NON-CELLULAR
TELEPHONES AND
ANSWERING MACHINES
These products are included in the
non-cellular telephones and
telephone answering machine
category because they are a
telephone system and handsets
can be attached to them.
46Radio with power
tool charger√ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Include these products in the
Personal/Portable A/V category
because they are radios and can
be powered by batteries.
47Video Management
System √ √ √ √
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
These products are included under
the Home/Non-Portable A/V
because they record and playback
video and are intended for home
and/or professional use.
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Touchscreen All-in-
One Desktop
Computer
√ √ √ √ DISPLAY DEVICE
These products are included in the
Display Device category for all of
the programs.
Portable Multi-
Media Projector√ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Include these products in the
Personal/Portable A/V category
because both projectors and MP$
players are obligated products and
they are handheld and portable.
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50Professional
Network Camera√ √ √ √
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
These products are included in the
home/non-portable audio video
category because cameras are an
obligated product and these
cameras are non-portable.
51Portable Microphone
and Amplifier Bundle√ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
This product is intended for
consumer portable use. It is an
amplifier and microphone kit,
which are packaged under a single
SKU. These products both use
batteries, and are therefore
considered portable devices.
Amplifiers are obligated under all
of the regulations and
microphones are obligated for all
of the programs, except OES. For
the audio/video categories,
multiple products supplied in a
single OEM package and sold
under a single SKU are subject to
one EHF.
52Small Office Tower
Server√ √ √ √ DESKTOP COMPUTER See product clarification #21
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53 Ceiling Speaker √ √ √ √
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
Include ceiling speakers in the
home audio visual category
because they are an obligated
product and are not portable.
54 Variety of products
55Handheld Barcode
ScannersX √ √ X
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Barcode scanners are not
obligated by the provincial
regulations with the exception of
Ontario and BC.
56 Signage Player X √ X X
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
This product is excluded from the
programs because it is not
intended to be used as a desktop
computer or as a home audio
video device.
57Network Attached
Storage DeviceX √ √ X COMPUTER PERIPHERALS
Functions primarily as an external
hard drive. See Product
Clarification 91.
58 Dual Monitors √ √ √ √ DISPLAY DEVICES
A single fee is charged for a single
device that can display multiple
screens. Two monitors sold under
the same SKU would carry
multiple fees.
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59
Bundled Video
Conference
Equipment
√ √ √ √
Fees will depend on the
whether or not the
cameras are part of a
Home/Non-portable (e.g.,
security systems) or
Personal/Portable
Audio/Video equipment
(e.g., video conferencing
equipment).
A single fee is charged for multiple
cameras bundled under a single
SKU.
60Bluetooth Audio and
Radio AdapterX √ X X
This product is excluded from all
programs except BC because its
functions are similar to those of a
router, which is not an obligated
product. This device streams audio
from audio devices to speaker
systems.
61Chair with Embedded
SpeakersX X X X
This product is excluded from the
programs because the speakers
are embedded in a non-obligated
product.
62Application of EHF on
Demo ProductsConsult programs for more information
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63Cellphone/Tablet
HybridX X √ X
This product is excluded from
ACES, EPRA BC and SWEEP
because the primary function is
voice communications. The
Canadian Wireless
Telecommunications Association is
responsible for collecting cellular
devices in British Columbia,
Manitoba, Nova Scotia, PEI, and
Saskatchewan. In Ontario, OES is
responsible for collecting cellular
devices, and therefore it is
included in OES.
64Cellphone Signal
BoosterX X X X
This product is excluded from
the programs because its
functions as a cell phone
accessory. The product captures
the stronger cell phone signal
from the outside wireless network
and amplifies the signal inside, in
order to improve wireless
coverage.
65 N/A
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66Aftermarket Vehicle
Electronics√ √ √ √ √
VEHICLE AUDIO AND
VIDEO SYSTEMS
These products are included if
they are installed within a vehicle
aftermarket. If the product has
been OEM factory-installed, it
should be excluded.
67Security Camera and
LightingX X X X
This product is excluded
because its primary function is
as a light, and is therefore
embedded in a non-obligated
product.
68 Digital Visualizer √ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
This product is included in the
personal/portable A/V category
because its primary function is
as a digital camera.
69 Camera Pen X X X X
This product is excluded because
the camera is embedded in a non-
obligated product.
70 Cheque Scanner √ √ √ X DESKTOP PRINTERSThis product is excluded from
SWEEP.
71 N/A
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72 e-Readers with CPU X √ X X
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
These products are a non-
obligated product, except under
BC Phase V.
73
Accessory
headphones sold
seperately
√ √ X √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
A fee should be charged for
additional accessory headphones
that are not supplied under the
same SKU as the audio/visual
device.
74 Wi-Fi Internet Radio √ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Include these products in the
Personal/Portable A/V category
because it is a portable radio that
can operate on batteries.
75 Digital Media Player
76 Citizen Band Radio X √ X X
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
CB radios are only obligated under
BC Phase V.
77 Electronic Cigarette X X X XThis product is excluded for all
programs.
78Hard Drive
DuplicatorX √ √ X COMPUTER PERIPHERALS
This product is included in OES and
BC Phase V because they accept
external hard drives.
See Product Clarification #56
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79HD Camera and
Microphone√ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Included because the product is a
camera.
80
Docking Station w/
Speakers and
Keyboard
√ √ √ √
This product should be
charged the single highest
fee between because it is
an integrated product
This product is a docking station
for cellphones and tablet
computers and includes speakers
and a keyboard.
81 Radio w/ Flashlight √ √ √ √
PERSONAL / PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYBACK
AND/OR RECORDING
SYSTEMS
Included because the product
functions primarily as a radio.
82Record-a-Memory
JournalX X X X
Excluded because the recording
module is embedded in a non-
obligated product.
83 Wireless Adapter X X X X
Functions like a mobile internet
stick, which is not an obligated
product.
85Digital Interactive
Monitor√ √ √ √ DISPLAY DEVICES
Included based on its LCD screen.
This product is essentially a TV
monitor with touch screen
capabilities.
Product Clarifications Subsequent to August 1, 2012 (and now including Manitoba)
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84Retail Kiosk/POS
Terminal
86 Embedded Monitors X X X X X
Not a standalone monitor.
Excluded if the monitor is
embedded in a non-obligated
product.
87 Robust Panel PC √ √ √ √ √ DISPLAY DEVICES
Obligate this product as a display
device the since it is essentially a
smaller version of PC #48. It is an
All-in-one Computer.
88
Virtualization
Experience Client
(VXC) Integrated
PCoIP
X √ X X X IT AND TELECOM
The product operates as a zero
client, which is obligated under BC
Phase V. While it looks like a
telephone, it functions as a
computer with inputs for a mouse
and keyboard.
89 Bluetooth Dongle X X X X X
The product operates as a mobile
internet stick, which is a non-
obligated product.
90 Desktop POS Printers X √ X √ X X DESKTOP PRINTERS
Like POS terminals, POS printers
are only obligated in Ontario and
BC.
Product Clarifications Subsequent to October 1, 2012 (and now including Quebec)
See Product Clarification #31
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91Home Media
Network Hard DriveX √ X √ X X COMPUTER PERIPHERALS
The device operates as an external
hard drive. Although it contains a
CPU, it needs to be connected to a
computer to access its contents. It
does not have built-in networking
capabilities.
92CD
Burner/DuplicatorX √ X X X X
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO
PLAYBACK AND/OR
RECORDING SYSTEMS
The product is a disc burner and
printer, and is out of scope for all
programs except BC.
93 Breathalyzer x √ x x x x MONITORING EQUIPMENTAs a measuring device, this
product is only obligated in BC.
94Payroll Time
Recorderx x x x x x
This product is out of scope of the
programs.
97
Wireless Audio Video
Sender Transmitter
& Receiver x √ x x x x IT/TELECOM EQUIPMENT
This device is used as a hub or
switch. It receives and transfer
video/audio signal to other
devices. Hubs & switches are
obligated in B.C. only
98
Video Splitter
x √ x x x x IT/TELECOM EQUIPMENT
This device is used to split video
signal to other devices.
Considered more like a switches.
Only obligated in B.C.
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99 Energy Use Monitor x √ x x x xMEDICAL AND
MONITORING EQUIPMENT
This product is a
measuring/monitoring device, so
as such it is only obligated in BC. It
is not portable as it is made to
plug in to a wall.
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