8471.41.01 - Comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit and an input and output unit, whether or not combined

This HTS category, 8471.41.01, encompasses automatic data processing machines where the central processing unit (CPU) and at least one input and one output unit are integrated within the same housing. This typically refers to self-contained computing devices designed for processing data. Such units may also include integrated storage devices or other peripherals necessary for their core data processing function.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8471.49.00.00 ("Other, entered in the form of systems"), is crucial. While 8471.41.01 focuses on machines with combined CPU and I/O units in a single enclosure, 8471.49.00.00 covers automatic data processing machines that are part of a system and may comprise multiple separate units interconnected for operation. Therefore, the key differentiator lies in the physical integration of core components versus their systemic arrangement.

Within 8471.41.01, further subdivisions exist to account for variations in display technology. Subcategory 8471.41.01.10 specifically covers machines equipped with a cathode-ray tube (CRT) display, a technology that was prevalent in older monitor designs. The remaining machines, which employ alternative display technologies such as LCD, LED, or other flat-panel displays, are classified under 8471.41.01.50 ("Other"). This differentiation facilitates precise statistical tracking and tariff application based on the display technology employed.