Household appliances - BW-REC

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2 Household appliances - BW-REC Tariffs (21% VAT included) valid from 3 January 2007 / Including gas discharge lamps* Refrigerators and freezers with compressor or on absorption principle - domestic Absorption cool box Air dehumidifier Climate control appliance Combination refrigerator and freezer appliance Freezer - Chest Freezer - Upright All portable cool and/or freezer boxes working on the absorption principle All appliances with weight < 40 kg and power < 750 W with compressor or absorption system (without compressor and without absorption system => SDA 3.1.) All movable appliances with power cord and plug, and all permanent installation packages of indoor and outdoor units, provided with precharged lines, sold as 1 commercial unit and designed for installation by the consumer All appliances with interior door fittings All models with single lid All models excepting those with transparent door Mini refrigerators / Mini wine refrigerators / All mini refrigerators/mini wine refrigerators and wine/bottle coolers with compressor or absorption Wine coolers / Bottle coolers system (other => SDA 3.1.) Refrigerator Wine refrigerator / Wine cellar All appliances with interior door fittings (except those with absorption system only with a power supply of 230 volts) All wine refrigerators/wine cellars 1.2. Large appliances - domestic Combination washing machine/dryer Dishwasher Electric cooker Gas cooker with electric/electronic element Ironing machine Solarium with overhead lamps Spin dryer Sunbed Tumble dryer Washing machine All appliances excepting those with multi-phase connection All appliances excepting those with multi-phase connection All models with smallest plate < 2.9 kw All models with smallest burner < 3.5 kw All appliances excepting those with multi-phase connection All appliances All appliances excepting those with multi-phase connection All appliances All appliances excepting those with multi-phase connection All appliances excepting those with multi-phase connection and appliances with coin-operation mechanisms 1.3. Small appliances - domestic 2.00 Built-in grill All build-in grills with capacity > 2 kw (other => SDA 3.5.) Built-in warming drawer/plate warmer All build-in appliances with drawer (if not build-in => SDA 3.5.) Combination oven Combination vacuum cleaner / floor cleaner Cooker hood Electric cooking and/or hot plates (multiple) Floor cleaner Floor polisher Gas cooking or hot plates (multiple) Knitting machine Microwave oven Mini washing machine Oil-containing radiator Oven Sewing machine Steam cleaner Trouser press All appliances All appliances with weight < 15 kg All appliances operating autonomously, including split appliances (except appliances fitted with air ducts for central system) All models with smallest plate < 2.9 kw All appliances with weight < 15 kg All models with weight < 15 kg All appliances with a capacity of the smallest burner < 3.5 kw and with at least one electric or electronic element All appliances with power cord and plug All appliances All appliances All appliances with a capacity < 5 Kw All appliances with a capacity < 5 Kw per oven space All appliances with internal motor All appliances All appliances 1.4. Vacuum cleaners - domestic 1.00 Dust and/or water vacuum cleaner All appliances whose dust and/or water container has a capacity < 10 l and that have to be connected to the domestic mains supply for their main function, and self-navigating devices (robots) (all rechargeable electric appliances or appliances with a 12V adapter => SDA 3.1.) *No separate contribution is payable for gas discharge lamps that may be contained in the above-mentioned appliances when the latter are placed on the market. The existing Recupel contribution is to be considered an all-inclusive contribution.

3 Audio-video appliances - AV Tariffs (21% VAT included) valid from 3 January 2007 / Including gas discharge lamps* Image reproduction appliances - domestic 9.00 Navigation system with separate monitor N/A - transfer to 2.4. Plasma TV / LCD-TFT TV Pocket TV Projection TV in cabinet Television / Monitor TV-DVD combination TV-tuner combination TV-video combination TV-video-computer combination N/A - transfer to television N/A - transfer to television N/A - transfer to television All televisions / monitors with integrated tuner or interface for converting TV broadcasts to images, including all combinations with TV (e.g. DVD), pocket TV (for in-car use => 2.4.) and rear view projection TVs (without integrated tuner or interface => 2.2.) N/A - transfer to television N/A - transfer to television N/A - transfer to television N/A - transfer to television 2.2. Audio and video reception/recording/reproduction appliances - domestic 0.30 Back up camera Digital Video Converter Electric field glass / Telescope / Night glass N/A - transfer to professional All personal digital video converters Hard-disc recorder N/A - transfer to 2.3. All movable electric field glasses / telescopes / night glasses (except appliances with fixed position) Home theatre set Laser disc player Mini, midi and micro audio system (with our without speakers) Combinations of audio and video reproduction appliance (player/recorder: DVD, HD DVD, Blu-Ray, video player, etc.) and speakers sold as one reference Appliance for the reproduction of text, sound and/or television images with laser disc as storage medium All hi-fi systems in various sizes with a single power cord and sold as a single reference Monitor All monitors without integrated tuner or interface (with integrated tuner or interface => AV 2.1.) designed for reproduction of TV images (for computer applications => ICT 4.3.) Satellite / Terrestrial receiver / Demodulator Saucer antenna Security camera / Security monitor Security monitor Sound and video mixer / Video editing Speaker set (2 or more speakers) Video camera / Camcorder Video editing equipment (consumer) Video glasses Video phone Video player / Recorder Wide angle mirror Wireless video transmitter Receiver/demodulator used for decoding terrestrial (DVB-T, etc.) and/or satellite broadcasts (excluding the 19 rack mountable models => professional) All parabolic reflector antennas with electric power supply without transmit function or with a diameter of maximum 1.20 m All security cameras / IP cameras / security monitors supplied in a package for immediate use without additional installation by a professional installer (if installation is required prior to first use => professional. Process control cameras and thermal image cameras also professional) - (webcams => ICT 4.7.) N/A - transfer to security cameras Switchboard for controlling the sound and recorded video sequences coming from various sources before they are routed to an amplifier or loudspeaker (except all appliances with minimum 50% mono outputs or the 19 rack version or larger, or with XLR connector) N/A - new division per unit - AV 2.6. (passive) and 2.7. (active) Camera used to make video recordings, with weight 3 kg N/A - transfer to Sound and video mixer / Video editing All video glasses All mobile appliances that transmit sound and image in real time from one appliance (e.g. outside station) to another (e.g. inside station) Appliance for the recording and reproduction of sound and/or television images with video cassette as storage medium, except appliances with XLR connector or security recorders (time laps) N/A - transfer to professional All wireless video transmitters

4 2.3. Sound recording - reproduction appliances - domestic 0.50 Antenna / distribution amplifier Audio amplifier and DVD Audio amplifier / Equaliser Car audio package N/A - transfer to AV 2.4. Citizen Band (CB) Radio transmitter All antenna/distribution amplifiers (antenna with built-in amplifier => 2.4.; antenna without built-in amplifier => 2.6.) All audio amplifiers (except the 19 rack version or appliances with 100 Volt output transformer or with XLR connector or mono-bridge) and DVD All types of amplifiers (including preamplifiers and output amplifiers) for audio appliances and musical instruments except the 19 rack version or appliances with 100 Volt output transformer or with XLR connector or mono-bridge All CB (Citizen Band) Radio transmitters Decoder for satellite transmitters N/A - transfer to AV 2.2. DVD player / Recorder (including HD DVD, Blu-Ray, etc.) Hard-disc recorder Image album / Album viewer / Digital photo display Musical instrument Appliance for recording and/or reproducing sound and/or television images with DVD, HD DVD, Blu-Ray, as storage medium, except the 19 rack version and appliances designed for security purposes that make recordings < 24 hours All hard-disc recorders/players except appliances with XLR connector or security recorders that can make recordings of 24 hours or more All systems with a storage medium that allow the user to manage digital photos, videoclips, multimedia messages and the like All electric or electronic musical instruments Radio / Tuner / TV Receiver Record player Sound mixer / Mixing board Tape / Cassette / CD / MD player / Recorder Appliance for receiving coded (digital receiver/set-top box) and uncoded radio and/or TV signals (only with fixed mains supply), except the 19 rack version or with XLR connector or appliances with 100 Volt output transformer Appliance for playing gramophone records with platter 5 kg (including record cleaners) Switchboard for controlling the sound coming from various sources before it is routed to an amplifier or loudspeaker, except all appliances with minimum 50% mono outputs or the 19 rack version or larger, or with XLR connector Appliance for recording and/or reproducing sound with tape/cassette/cd/md as storage medium, except the 19 rack version and appliances with pitch control and XLR connector 2.4. Portable appliances and car audio - domestic 0.30 Alarm clock All clocks powered by mains (with battery => SDA 3.6.) Alarm clock radio Antenna with built-in amplifier Baby alarm Baby monitor Built-in loudspeaker (including for automobiles) Car audio amplifier / Equaliser Car audio item Car audio package All clock radios powered by mains and/or batteries All antennas (fixed and/or mobile) fitted with electric power supply with built-in amplifier (separate amplifier => AV 2.3.; without built-in amplifier => AV 2.6.) All movable baby alarms Mobile intercom systems (1-way and/or 2-way) N/A - transfer to AV 2.6. (passive) and AV 2.7. (active) Amplifier and/or equaliser for audio appliances for building-in in automobiles (except models with microphone input) All types of single audio modules with, for example, CD or MD or DVD or navigation system, CD, MD, DVD changer or memory card / radio / radio with cassette or CD or MD or DVD player or MP3 player or memory card, radio GSM module All types of hi-fi systems for automobiles comprising multiple modules consisting of on the one hand radio, radio with cassette or CD or MD or MP3 player and on the other hand CD or MD or DVD changer or GPS and/or equaliser and/or amplifier, sold as one reference Handsfree kit All handsfree kits that are sold separately. Portable handsfree kits => ICT 4.8. Headphones (wireless) Wireless headphones except appliances with separate receiver/amplifier (with wire => AV 2.6.) Intercom system Megaphone Microphone All movable intercom systems (1-way and/or 2-way) All megaphones Microphones, wireless or with fixed wire connection, excluding systems with separate receiver/amplifier or with XLR connector

5 Navigation system Non-removable or portable navigation systems (built-in and/or surface-mounted in vehicle) (removable/portable => ICT 4.8.) Photo camera (analogue) All analogue photo cameras excluding photo cameras as defined under category AV 2.6. Photo camera (digital) All types of digital cameras, including appliances built into appliances/goods that are not included in the various product lists (e.g. field glasses with photo feature) Portable radio and audio appliances All portable radio and audio appliances (including MP3), except appliances as defined under category 2.6. Portable sound and image reproduction system (on batteries and/or 12V) Walkie-talkie All portable appliances for reproducing sound and image (TV, Video player, DVD, HDD, HD DVD, Blu-Ray etc.), with or without built-in monitor, operating also on batteries and/or 12V (including appliances designed for in-car use); individual monitors => AV 2.2. All walkie-talkies (per reference) 2.5. Image printers and projectors - domestic 0.40 Camera printer Projector Slide projector Video printer Only appliances for printing photos 4 kg All projectors with weight 6 kg Analogue projectors Appliance for printing video images 4 kg 2.6. Other - domestic 0.10 Adapter All power adapters sold separately for products included on the AV list (for products on ICT list => 4.9.) Alarm installations Antenna without built-in amplifier Battery charger All combined, removable alarm installations on batteries or electricity All antennas (fixed and/or mobile) fitted with electric power supply without built-in amplifier (separate amplifier => AV 2.3.; with built-in amplifier => AV 2.4.) All battery chargers sold separately, except those referred to in the product list of the ET & Garden sector Headphones with wire All headphones with wire (sold separately); (without wire => AV 2.4.) Passive (built-in) speakers (including for automobiles) Photo camera (analogue) Portable radio without built-in speakers/ scan radio Remote control All passive speaker cabinets or built-in speakers (per item; if active => 2.7.), excluding speaker cabinets with jack, Speakon, XLR connector, transportation handles or horn speakers, those with ceramic connectors or with spring clamps for building in, with 100 Volt main supply Photo cameras with only battery and flash and without automatic film transport, light meter, viewer, autofocus, distance meter (see also AV 2.4.) Portable radios without built-in speakers and with earphones only All remote controls sold separately for use with consumer products of the AV sector 2.7. Peripherals - domestic 0.90 Active (built-in) speakers All active speaker cabinets or built-in speakers (per item; if passive => 2.6.), excluding speaker cabinets with jack, Speakon, XLR connector, transportation handles or horn speakers, those with ceramic connectors or with spring clamps for building in, with 100 Volt main supply Wireless video transmitter Transfer to AV 2.2. *No separate contribution is payable for gas discharge lamps that may be contained in the above-mentioned appliances when the latter are placed on the market. The existing Recupel contribution is to be considered an all-inclusive contribution.

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7 Small domestic appliances - SDA Tariffs (21% VAT included) valid from 3 January 2007 / Including gas discharge lamps* Home Environment Care 0.40 Active ironing board Air dehumidifier Air humidifier Air purifier/aerator Animal collar (RF technology) Cat box Ceiling-mounted fan Clothes care appliance Cooling / Heating appliance Crumb / Vacuum cleaner Electric blanket Floor cleaner Fragrance diffuser / Air freshener Heating cushion Insect killer / catcher / repeller Iron Low voltage underblanket / Electric mattress warmer All electric fold-up appliances with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) All appliances with weight < 40 kg and capacity < 750 W without compressor or without absorption system (with compressor or with absorption system => BW-Rec 1.1.) with a water container 20 l All mobile electric appliances with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) All electric animal collars with Radio Frequency technology operating on battery(ies) All electric cat boxes with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) All appliances for unwrinkling and/or refreshing clothes with steam with a ceramic condenser operating on the Peltier principle (including draught beer dispensers for domestic use) All rechargeable electric appliances and appliances with a 12V adapter (self-navigating appliances (robots) => BW-REC 1.4.) All electric overblankets with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) All floor cleaners with electric wringer All electric appliances with power cord (Appliances on batteries and/or plug (without power cord) => SDA 3.6.) All electric insect killers/catchers/repellers with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies), including appliances using ultrasonic sound technology to repel insects. (Appliances using only tablets and/or liquid => SDA 3.6.) All mobile electric appliances with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) All electric underblankets with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) (mattress warmer) Mini refrigerators / Mini wine refrigerators / All mini refrigerators/mini wine refrigerators and wine and bottle coolers other than those referred to in Wine coolers / Bottle coolers the BW-Rec sector, e.g., those operating on the Peltier principle (cf. BW-Rec 1.1.) Mobile radiation panel Personal fan All mobile electric appliances with power cord and plug All mobile appliances with power cord and plug, including those for use at 12V. (Appliances operating only on batteries => SDA 3.6.) Portable heater All electric appliances with power cord and plug, excluding oil-fired radiators (=> BW-Rec 1.3.) Steam iron with or without external steam generator Trimmers for animals Wall-mounted fan Weather station Wool defuzzer All mobile electric appliances with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) All electric appliances with power cord and plug for measuring one or more weather conditions (temperature, pressure, wind speed, humidity, etc.) 3.2. Men s shaving and grooming - domestic 0.20 Beard trimmer Electric razor Hair trimmer Nose and ear hair trimmer 3.3. Ladies beauty and care products - domestic 0.20 Curler set Curling iron / Tongs Depilatory kit Electric slimming pants (shaving, depilation, etc. + all appliances based on waxing technology)

8 Facial massage appliance Facial tanner Hair colouring appliance Hair dryer Hair drying hood Hair styler Manicure and/or pedicure appliance All electric appliances on batteries except wall-mounted hair dryers All portable electric appliances without stand with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) 3.4. Appliances for health, massage, etc. - domestic 0.40 Acupuncture appliance Aromatherapy appliance Bathroom scales Bright light Electric muscle stimulator Facial cleanser / peeling Facial sauna Foot massage appliance Infrared lamp Massage appliance Mouth spray Mouthwash and/or Toothbrush Sauna belt Toothbrush All electric acupuncture appliances with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) including appliances with a body fat meter for light therapy All electric appliances on battery(ies) All electric massage appliances and erotic toys with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) with net weight < 1000 g and/or with maximum 130 W power 3.5. Appliances intended for use in culinary preparations - domestic 0.40 Barbecue Blender Bottle and/or cup warmer Bread maker Candy floss machine Can opener / Knife sharpener Cheese maker Chopping device Coffee grinder All appliances with electric/electronic elements for warming up and keeping warm bottles and/or cups, producing no more than 1 loaf at a time All electric appliances with power cord and plug and/or on batteries including combination appliances with capacity 300 g Coffee machine with water reservoir < 2 l, including built-in version Cooking or hot plate (single) Deep fat fryer Dish warmer Egg boiler Electric knife Electric wok Espresso machine Film sealing device Fondue set with power rating 2.9 kw with capacity 6 l oil/fat (maximum usage capacity), including built-in version All individual electric appliances with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies), boiling up to 8 eggs at a time including built-in version with a capacity of maximum 40 cups per hour with power rating 200 W

9 Food processor Fruit drying machine Fruit squeezer Gourmet set Grill (small) and built-in grill Hotdog machine Ice-cream machine / Sorbet machine Ice cube machine / Ice crusher Juice centrifuge Kitchen scales Kitchen timer Meat grinder Milkshake / Cocktail maker Mixer Multi party (pancake party) Pierrade (stone grill) Piping spouts for dough and cream Pizza pan Plate warmer Popcorn maker Potato peeler Pressure cooker Raclette set Rice cooker Salt and pepper set / Spice grinder Sandwich toaster Sauce maker Slicer Steamer Steriliser Tea machine Toaster Vacuum packer Waffle iron Water cooker Water filter Wine thermometer Yoghurt maker with capacity 7 l/7 kg with power rating 2 kw including built-in version (built-in grill with power rating > 2 kw => BW-Rec 1.3.) All electric hotdog machines with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) with capacity 2 l All electric ice cube machines/ice crushers with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) with processing capacity of maximum 3.5 kg / 3 l fruit / vegetables with maximum capacity of 6 kg, including built-in version All electric kitchen timers with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) with power rating 1.3 kw All electric mixers with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) including rod, hand mixers, kneaders, etc., of which the handle/rod 30 cm long with power rating 2.5 kw including built-in version All electric appliances with power cord and plug and/or on batteries All electric pizza pans with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) with a power rating < 400 W and suitable for < 30 plates (built-in => BW-Rec 1.3.) All electric popcorn makers with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) All electric potato peelers with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) All portable appliances with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) or usage of 12 Volt with capacity 3.5 l All electric appliances on battery(ies), toasting up to 4 sandwiches at a time with capacity 1 l with knife diameter 190 mm All mobile electric appliances with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) suitable for up to 12 baby bottles or other recipients (e.g. jam jars) with water reservoir 2 l, toasting up to 4 slices at a time with power rating 200 W with power rating 2 kw with capacity 2.5 l with an ultraviolet light All electric wine thermometers with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) with capacity 1.5 kg 3.6. Miscellaneous small appliances - domestic 0.10 Alarm clock All electric appliances on battery(ies) (alarm clocks powered by mains => AV 2.4.) Fragrance diffuser / Air freshener Individual clock All electric appliances on batteries and/or with plug (without power cord) (Appliances with power cord => SDA 3.1.) All electric appliances on battery(ies)

10 Insect killer with tables and/or liquid All electric insect killers with tablets and/or liquid, with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) Personal fan All electric appliances on battery(ies) (with power cord and plug => SDA 3.1.) Razor blade Stopwatch Thermometer (without CE marking) Vault All electric or electronic razor blades All electric stopwatches with power cord and plug and/or on battery(ies) All electric or electronic (bath) thermometers (with medical CE marking => MeLaRec) All mobile electric and electronic vaults 100 kg with power cord and plug and/or operating on battery(ies) *No separate contribution is payable for gas discharge lamps that may be contained in the above-mentioned appliances when the latter are placed on the market. The existing Recupel contribution is to be considered an all-inclusive contribution.

11 ICT appliances (domestic) Tariffs (21% VAT included) valid from 3 January 2007 / Including gas discharge lamps* N/A 4.2. Personal computers and typewriters - domestic 0.60 Computer housing Desktop Personal Computer Electric/electronic typewriter All computer cases (tower or desktop case) with built-in power supply, with or without other built-in computer components (barebones) All (network) PCs and/or workstations designed for use in domestic and professional environments (including internal components such as CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, etc.) except servers, rack mountable devices and devices for public data transmission All electrically powered typewriters, with or without built-in display 4.3. Monitors - domestic 3,00 CRT monitor LCD / TFT monitor All CRT screens designed for computer applications (including all-in-one devices and/or card readers but excluding permanently built-in and integrated displays in operating panels and instrument panels) (monitors with integrated TV tuner => AV 2.1.) All LCD/TFT screens designed for computer applications (including all-in-one devices and permanently built-in and integrated displays in operating panels and instrument panels) (monitors with integrated tuner => AV 2.1.) 4.4. Laptops and peripherals - domestic 0.30 Laptop Personal Computer / Tablet PC All portable computers with weight between 1.4 kg and 4 kg (devices with weight < 1.4 kg => ICT 4.7.; more than 4 kg = all-in-one device => ICT 4.3.) Projector Scanner All projectors with weight 6 kg All single-function scanners 5 kg and designed for use as computer peripheral (multifunctional devices => ICT 4.6.) 4.5. Paper printing appliances - domestic 0.70 Fax machine All single-function fax machines with weight 7 kg (multifunctional devices => ICT 4.6.) Laser printer Printer N/A - transfer to printer All single-function printers with weight 20 kg (laser, inkjet, matrix, thermal, label, phasers, wax, LED, etc.) (multifunctional devices => ICT 4.6.) 4.6. Photocopiers - domestic 0.30 Copying device / Multifunctional device All single-function copying devices and/or multifunctional devices that combine multiple functions (fax, printer, scanner, copier, etc.), with weight 35 kg 4.7. Small IT - domestic 0.40 Active computer speakers N/A - transfer to Calculator with printing facility Computer keyboard Computer mouse Dictaphone External drive External modem External USB hubs All types of calculators powered by mains, batteries and/or solar energy with printing facility All keyboards (including keypad and bluetooth virtual keyboard) designed for use with PC with or without electronic payment and/or scanning system All computer mice, joysticks, gamepads, trackballs, and PC tablets that must be connected separately to a PC All speech recording devices powered by mains or batteries or both All external read and write peripherals/devices for making back-up files (back-up devices) (Floppy, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD, ZIP, Blu-Ray, HD DVD, etc.) designed for use with computer (including Flash card readers/writers but excluding USB sticks and Flash memory cards) N/A - transfer to hubs/switches All external USB hubs Games computer N/A - transfer to ICT Handheld computer Hubs / Switches / Routers / Modems / Access points Laminating machine / Binding machine Notebook computer / Handheld computer / PDA / Organiser Organiser N/A - transfer to notebook computer / Handheld computer / PDA / Organiser All hubs/ switches/routers/modems/access points with maximum 8 out ports, irrespective of the technology such as wireless, ADSL, DSL, cable, and irrespective of whether the functions are combined or separate All mains-powered laminating machines for covering, binding and/or laminating bundles of paper or books and with weight 5 kg All portable computers/electronic pocket diaries with weight < 1.4 kg (including computers with built-in printer and/or transmission equipment and translation computers and all possible combinations with e.g. calculator, GPS, etc.); (devices with built-in telecom/smartphones => ICT 4.8.) N/A - transfer to notebook computer / Handheld computer / PDA / Organiser

12 Paper shredder Pencil sharpener Riveting machine (office use) Scanning pen UPS / No-Break All paper shredding appliances with weight 10 kg (not including paper container) All pencil sharpeners powered by mains and/or batteries All electric riveting machines Scanning pen for scanning texts and transporting information using infrared, USB or serial port in real-time electronically to the computer, PDA or mobile phone, with or without the option of storing data temporarily All systems which maintain a continuous supply of power in the event of a power failure (Uninterruptible Power Supply) 1 KVA Webcam All webcams (security cameras, including IP cameras => AV 2.2.) 4.8. Telecommunication devices - domestic 0.20 Answering machine Cordless telephone GPS unit GSM mobile phone / Smartphone Home telephone exchange Telephone Various devices that can only be used in combination with telecommunication devices All automatic telephone answering machines N/A - transfer to telephone All portable GPS units with built-in screen with or without voice guidance and without any other audio application (radio, MP3, CD, etc.) (otherwise => AV 2.4.) All mobile telephones/smartphones (including all possible combinations with, e.g. calculator, organiser, GPS) All telephone exchanges and base stations (fixed or mobile) to which maximum 6 fixed and/or cordless telephones can be connected All fixed sets that operate as standalone units or are connected to home telephone exchanges and all mobile telephones that operate via a local base station / DECT (including VOIP USB telephone). When sold as a set, Recupel contribution is payable per unit All separately sold portable electric accessories operating on a separate energy source that can only be used with telecommunication devices listed under this category (GSM chargers, portable handsfree kit, headset with cord, earphones with cord and microphone, bluetooth headset, etc.) (non-portable handsfree kits => AV 2.4.) 4.9. Other appliances - domestic 0.10 Adapter All separately sold power adapters for products included in the ICT list (products on AV list => 2.6.) Calculator without printing facility Passive computer speakers N/A (integration in 4.3.) All types of calculators powered by mains, batteries or solar energy without printing facility, including those integrated in products not subject to contribution All passive speakers for computer applications (contribution per item), excluding speaker cabinets with jack, Speakon, XLR connector, transportation handles or horn speakers, those with ceramic connectors or with spring clamps for building in, or speaker with 100 Volt main supply (if active => ICT 4.11.) Active computer speakers - domestic 0.30 Active computer speakers Speaker set (more than 2 speakers) All active speakers, including tweeters and subwoofers, for computer applications (contribution per item), excluding speaker cabinets with jack, Speakon, XLR connector, transportation handles or horn speakers, those with ceramic connectors or with spring clamps for building in, or speaker with 100V supply voltage (if passive => ICT 4.9.) N/A - transfer to active (ICT 4.11.) and passive computer speakers (ICT 4.9.) (per item) Electric train and car racing sets - domestic 0.30 Electric car racing set Electric train set All game sets including at least one car and tracks, where the electric conductivity to move the car(s) is conveyed via the tracks All game sets including at least one train and track pieces, where the electric conductivity to move the train(s) is conveyed via the track pieces Handheld consoles for video games and gaming computers - domestic 0.20 Handheld consoles for video games and gaming computer All hardware (portable or not) with loadable and/or exchangeable software *No separate contribution is payable for gas discharge lamps that may be contained in the above-mentioned appliances when the latter are placed on the market. The existing Recupel contribution is to be considered an all-inclusive contribution.

13 Electric (gardening) tools - ET&G (domestic) Tariffs (21% VAT included) valid from 3 January 2007 / Including gas discharge lamps* Electric gardening tools - domestic 1.70 Aquarium pump / Aquarium filter Chain saw Compost mill Grass shear Hedge clipper / Hedge trimmer Lawn aerator Lawnmower Lawn scarifier Leaf blower and/or vacuum sweeper Pond pump / Fountain pump Pruning shear Sprinkler Stalk shredder / Edge trimmer (nylon) Undergrowth cutter Well pump All portable electric appliances with a capacity 2.2 kw with a flow rate 9,000 l/h and a capacity 1.5 kw with a flow rate 9,000 l/h and a capacity 1.5 kw 5.2. Electric tools - domestic 0.90 Band saw Battery recharger All separately sold battery rechargers for electric (gardening) tools (other => AV 2.6.) Belt sander Blowing and suction appliance Break hammer / Chisel hammer Circular saw Compressor Concrete cutter Cutting machine Diamond core drill (for wet and dry drilling) Drill Eccentric sander Edge cutter Glue gun Grinder Hammer drill Hammer screwdriver High pressure cleaner Impact wrench Inflation pump Jackhammer Jig saw Metal cutting saw with blade Mini-tool (dremel - proxon) Mitre saw Mixer Multifunctional machine Nibbling machine All portable/mobile electric compressors with tank volume 10 l All portable/mobile appliances with capacity 2.2 kw

14 Paint roller Paint spray gun Paint stripper Planer Reciprocating saw / Pendulum saw / Sword saw Remote control Right angle grinder Sanding machine Screwdriver Sheet cutter Solder / Unsolder equipment Stapler / Nail machine Straight cutter Submersible and submerged pump Surface milling cutter Table circular saw All separately sold remote controls for use with electric (gardening) tools with flow rate 9,000 l/h and capacity 1.5 kw Tackle Tapping machine Triangle sander Universal scraper Vacuum cleaner for electrical tools Wall miller Wallpaper steamer Welding apparatus (single-phase) Whip saw (jigsaw) All portable/mobile single-phase welding apparatus with power cord and/or plug or battery *No separate contribution is payable for gas discharge lamps that may be contained in the above-mentioned appliances when the latter are placed on the market. The existing Recupel contribution is to be considered an all-inclusive contribution.

15 Lighting equipment and lamps - LightRec Tariffs (21% VAT included) valid from 3 January A. Lighting equipment Definition A luminary is an appliance in which a light source can be assembled - having as primary aim to light an object or a surrounding and, to the exclusion of light sources themselves, contains the necessary components for fixing and protecting the light sources as well as for direct or indirect connection to the mains supply. In addition to this definition, the following appliances fall under LightRec: lighting equipment using an alternative energy source such as solar energy; fixed appliances on batteries. If a luminaire contains different types of lamp holders, the applicable Recupel contribution must be applied to the highest lamp holder category Luminaires for incandescent, halogen and E14-27 economy/fluorescent lamps (low or mains voltage) 0.10 The illustrative list of lamp holders can be found at via the product search system Fittings for gas discharge lamps 0.40 The illustrative list of lamp holders can be found at via the product search system Fittings for fluorescent lamps and LEDs 0.40 The illustrative list of lamp holders can be found at via the product search system From this definition and product list are excluded: loose components which are or are not part of a lighting appliance; components which were not designed or produced as part of the appliance: piles, light boxes, decorative elements, etc.; appliances of which the primary aim is not to light an object or a surrounding, e.g. publicity lighting (posters, bus shelters, columns, etc.); equipment for road or railway signalling, incubators (broodhens); portable lighting equipment on batteries such as pocket torches (these fall under the BEBAT system); lighting equipment built into appliances that already fall under the take-back obligation of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). B. Gas discharge lamps Definition An item that combined with a piece of lighting equipment can light an object or a surrounding and that uses electrical energy to produce light through gas discharge Gas discharge lamps 0.30 Illustrative list Compact fluorescent lamps and fluorescent tubes High and low pressure gas discharge lamps Halogen metal vapour lamps High and low pressure sodium lamps Mercury vapour lamps Fluorescent lamps for sun beds From this definition and product list are EXCLUDED: incandescent lamps and halogen lamps that produce light by means of a filament.

16 Electric and electronic medical devices and laboratory equipment, test and measurement equipment and sports equipment (see also professional list) - MeLaRec Tariffs (21% VAT included) valid from 3 January 2007 / Including gas discharge lamps* Products Medical thermometer** Autonomous electronic blood pressure meter and heartbeat meter** Domestic defibrillators** Biking Computers Pedometers / step counters with calorie meter Thermostats and heat regulators Sports equipment 35 kg Sports equipment > 35 kg 7.30 ** with medical CE marking DEFINITIONS Thermostats Room and clock thermostats Sports equipment Only the following types of sports equipment with electric or electronic components (exhaustive list): Home trainers Rowing machines Cross trainers Spinning bikes Vibration machines Steppers Running machines *No separate contribution is payable for gas discharge lamps that may be contained in the above-mentioned appliances when the latter are placed on the market. The existing Recupel contribution is to be considered an all-inclusive contribution.

17 Professional appliances - MeLaRec Rates valid as of 3 January Below you will find the rates valid as of 3 January 2007 for medical aids and laboratory equipment. This contribution is an all-in contribution and covers both the costs for collection and processing of the discarded appliances and the costs for reporting, communication and monitoring. The contribution for testing and measuring equipment, however, is an administrative contribution. This contribution only covers the costs for reporting, communication and monitoring. Costs for collection and processing are only calculated at the time the old appliance is discarded. An appliance can be included in this list if it is an appliance for sole professional use or because the properties of the professional appliance are such that it does not fall under the criteria of its household equivalent. For a full overview of all appliances in the MeLaRec sector, visit ww.recupel.be/sectors/melarec Professional medical aids This contribution is an all-in contribution and covers both the costs for collection and processing of the discarded appliances and the costs for reporting, communication and monitoring Professional medical aids 0 - < 5 kg excl. VAT incl. VAT Professional medical aids 5 - < 10 kg excl. VAT incl. VAT Professional medical aids 10 - < 50 kg excl. VAT incl. VAT Professional medical aids 50 - < 150 kg excl. VAT incl. VAT Professional medical aids < 500 kg excl. VAT incl. VAT Professional medical aids 500 kg excl. VAT incl. VAT D EFINITIONS Professional medical aids include the following: All instruments, devices or appliances, all substances or all other items not including accessories requiring electrical power, used alone or in combination and for the following purposes: - Diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or alleviation of illness; - Diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, alleviation or compensation of injuries or handicaps; - Research into or replacement/change in the anatomy of a physiological process; - Management of fertilisation, whereby the major intended aim is not achieved through pharmacological or immunological means or through metabolism, but that can be supported by such means. The illustrative lists can be found through the product search engine at lists Professional medical aids for in-vitro diagnostics are the following: Any medical aid not including accessories that is a reagent, reactive product, calibration material, monitoring material, kit, instrument, appliance, device or system used separately or in combination and that is intended by the manufacturer to be used for the in-vitro examination of specimens, including donor blood and tissue, exclusively or primarily aimed at providing information: - about a physiological or pathological condition; or - about a congenital defect; or - with which the safety and degree of compatibility with potential recipient can be determined; or - to test the effect of therapeutic measures. The illustrative lists can be found through the product search engine at lists

18 Professional laboratory equipment This contribution is an all-in contribution and covers both the costs for collection and processing of the discarded appliances and the costs for reporting, communication and monitoring Professional laboratory equipment 0 - < 5 kg excl. VAT incl. VAT Professional laboratory equipment 5 - < 10 kg excl. VAT incl. VAT Professional laboratory equipment 10 - < 50 kg excl. VAT incl. VAT Professional laboratory equipment 50 - < 150 kg excl. VAT incl. VAT Professional laboratory equipment < 500 kg excl. VAT incl. VAT Professional laboratory equipment 500 kg excl. VAT incl. VAT D EFINITION Professional laboratory appliances and equipment include the following: All electrical or electronic appliances, not including accessories, used for the taking, preparation, analysis, dosage, synthesis, characterisation, identification, diagnostic analysis and quality control of samples in situ or in laboratories (such as laboratories for medical and clinical analyses, laboratories for biology and biochemistry, industrial or control laboratories, research centres, laboratories at schools of higher education/universities/ educational establishments, etc.). Electrical and electronic products except batteries subjected to another return obligation (e.g., PCs or screens) and that form part of a total system are exclusively subjected to the MeLaRec contribution. In the event of finished products that are not fully and sustainably integrated, only the other Recupel contributions apply that are in force even if they are sold together or delivered at the same time. The illustrative lists can be found through the product search engine at lists