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TPOPS Definition of Items
Ship Travel or Passenger CruisesIncludes:
Includes all fares for passenger ship travel on passenger ship carriers; like ocean liners, cruise ships, river boats, barge and canal cruises, yacht and schooner cruises. Excludes:
Excludes chartered or commuter boat service; fees for travel not included in the cruise such as air or land fare to the port of origin or from the port of destination. Also excludes all fees not associated with travel on the ship, such as additional excursion charges while on a cruise. Moving, Storage, or Freight ServicesIncludes:
Includes all types of moving and freight services, and storage of household items. Moving: includes all distances (local, within state and between state). Freight encompasses all methods of transporting items (air, ship, bus, etc.). Includes packing, storage in-transit, and warehouse packing or palletizing. Excludes:
Funeral ServicesIncludes:
Includes out of pocket funeral expenses; preparation of the body such as embalming for burial or preparation for cremation; caskets and other burial containers; the forwarding/receiving of remains to/from another funeral home; also includes the cost of the initial purchase and all maintenance costs for a cemetery lot or crypt including niches and memorials. Includes only out-of-pocket expenses. Excludes:
Musical Instruments or Musical AccessoriesIncludes:
Includes musical instruments such as string instruments like banjos, guitars, violins, violas, double bass, cellos, ukuleles, mandolins, and harps; brass instruments like trumpets, trombones, tubas, French horns, coronets, and bugles; woodwind/reed instruments like clarinets, flutes, oboes, piccolos, and saxophones; percussion instruments like snare drum, bass drum, tenor drum, bongo drum, maracas, cymbals, tambourine, bells, and conga; keyboard instruments like pianos and organs; other instruments like accordions, concertinas, and harmonicas. Music accessories: like sheet music, metronomes, rosin, pick, pitch pipe, tuning pipe, capos, cord, strings, reeds, stands, cases, drum sticks, mute, straps. Excludes:
Gardening or Lawn Care ServicesIncludes:
Includes garden or lawn care services such as mowing, thatching, trimming, fertilizing, insect control, weed control, mulching, leaf raking, aerating, edging, pruning, and seeding. These services are performed by professional lawn and garden maintenance firms. Excludes:
Housekeeping ServicesIncludes:
Includes all housekeeping services normally provided for a housing unit such as cleaning, laundry, cooking, window washing, changing bed linens, vacuuming and shopping. Excludes:
Excludes nursing services such as administering medication and monitoring vital signs; also services connected with the care of patients, elderly or convalescents, such as feeding, bathing, or dressing patients. Luggage, Briefcases, or Other Carrying CasesIncludes:
Includes all types and styles (including sets) of luggage intended for everyday, occasional or infrequent use, such as briefcases or attaché cases, suitcases, garment bags, Pullman cases, tote bags, cosmetic cases, duffle bags, gym bags, roll bags, and portfolios. Legal ServicesIncludes:
Includes legal services for personal concerns. Fees may cover the cost of: preparing briefs, attending depositions, representing the plaintiff/defendant, preparing a short form will, attending a hearing before the registrar of wills (no contest), or defending a DWI charge. Includes legal services provided on a contingency fee basis. Excludes:
Excludes filing fees, court fees, and travel expenses, if billed separately, and legal services for business concerns, attorneys' fees associated with real estate transactions. Infants' Equipment such as Strollers, Car Seats, Bottles or DishesIncludes:
Includes most items of infants' equipment such as strollers, bottles, nipples, pacifiers, crib accessories, bottle sterilizers, bottle warmers, dishes, car seats, carriers, and nursery monitors. Excludes:
Infants' and Toddlers' Clothing or Accessories Excluding Underwear and DiapersIncludes all types and styles of clothing and accessories for infants and toddlers (ages 0-3 years old). Includes coats, coat sets, jackets, snowsuits, buntings, pramsuits, bodysuits, rompers, sunsuits, coveralls, dresses, tops, sweaters, pants, shorts, skirts, clothing sets, sleepers, pajama sets, gowns, robes, sleep bags and sacks, and swimwear. Accessories include socks, tights, booties, slippers, shoes, hats, earmuffs, gloves, mittens, bibs, sunglasses, belts, and purses. Excludes diapers, underwear, hair accessories, and jewelry. Infants' and Toddlers' Underwear or DiapersIncludes:
Includes all types and styles of diapers and undergarments for infants and toddlers (ages 0-3 years old). Includes disposable diapers, disposable training pants, cloth diapers, diaper liners, diaper covers, cloth training pants, underpants and panties, undershirts, one-piece bodysuits, slips, and disposable swim pants. Excludes all diapers and undergarments in preschool, children's, or adult sizes. Stationery, School Supplies, or Gift WrapIncludes:
Includes all types of greeting cards, stationery, pre-printed notes, and envelopes; gift wrap, wrapping paper, ribbons, and package decorations; writing implements like all types of pens, pencils, markers, pen and pencil refills, ink, erasers, letter openers, blotters, desk calendars; stationery supplies like loose-leaf notebook paper, index cards, binders, notebooks, folders, graph paper, transparent tape, staples, glue, and paste. Includes maps and printer/all purpose paper. Condiment, Spices, Sauces, or GraviesIncludes:
Includes all types of seasonings and spices: including salt such as garlic, onion, celery salts, and salt substitutes; powdered, chopped, whole and flaked seasonings and spices such as monosodium glutamate, garlic powder, onion powder, tenderizer, bacon bits, dried onions, chili powder, curry powder, cream of tartar, poultry/pork/fish seasoning coatings, taco seasoning, and bouillon. Spices and processed herbs: like anise seed, basil, bay leaves, caraway seed, cardamom, cayenne (red pepper), celery seed, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, dill seed, dry mustard, fennel seed, ginger, mace, marjoram, mint leaves, mustard seed, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, parsley leaves, pepper, pickling spice, poppy seed, rosemary, saffron, sage, savory, sesame seeds, tarragon, thyme, and turmeric. Rising agents and baking supplements: like baking powder, baking soda, and yeast; extracts, flavorings, and food coloring; pectin, gelatin, processed coconut, jimmies (flavored sprinkles), and butterscotch chips. All types of baking chocolate: such as unsweetened, semi-sweet, and milk chocolate. Dips and other: like prepared and mixed dips and dip mixes; maraschino cherries, chutney, and vinegar. Tomato sauces: such as catsup, picante sauce, salsa, tomato sauce, tomato puree, tomato paste, spaghetti sauce, and pizza sauce. Other sauces: including Worcestershire, soy, steak, sherry, wine, seafood cocktail, tartar sauce, hollandaise, cheese, barbecue, taco, chili, pepper (Tabasco sauce), horseradish, and prepared mustard. Includes dry mixes. Other condiments: all types of olives, pickles, and relishes. Excludes:
Last Modified Date: December 31, 2018 |