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TPOPS Definition of Items
Motor Vehicle Body WorkIncludes:
Includes all repairs to the bodies of all motor vehicles, including automobiles, trucks, vans, multi-purpose vehicles, and motorcycles. Includes the process of painting motor vehicles which includes sanding, priming, taping of chrome, paper windows, and painting; the removal or replacement of windshields; removal or replacements of parts for crash repairs. Includes labor. Excludes automotive repair service policies. Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Inspections or TowingIncludes:
Includes routine maintenance, service, and minor repair work, such as tune-ups, oil changes, periodic check-ups, tire repairs, safety and emissions inspections, and towing. Includes shock absorber replacement, and/or MacPherson strut cartridge replacement. Front-end servicing such as balancing of two front wheels, alignment of front suspension, and reconditioning of standard (non-power) steering gear assembly; lubrication of all applicable lubrication points, checking of lubricant or fluid in transmission, differential, and power steering gear housing, and oil and filter change. Repair of tires, including plugs and patches; motor tune-ups may include the replacement or cleaning of various parts or combination of parts; also included may be the inspection, testing and adjustment of various parts, or combination of parts and/or systems. Motor vehicle inspections may be for safety or emissions; regular or dolly towing of motor vehicles is also included. Excludes maintenance and servicing of motorcycles, aircraft, and watercraft and repair service policies. Motor Vehicle RepairIncludes:
Includes motor vehicle repair of the engine, drive train, braking, steering, cooling, electrical, and exhaust systems. This includes clutch repair, transmission repair; drive axle, drive shaft, and rear-end repairs. Include only repairs performed by a service technician, mechanic or other third party. Repair of brake system including complete brake job, repair or replacement of master cylinder, or power brake unit. Power steering repairs including reconditioning of power steering gear assembly, and replacement of steering hoses. Front-end repairs such as replacement of front wheel bearings, tie rod ends, or ball joints. Cooling system repairs such as removal, boiling, sealing and reinstallation of the radiator, replacement of the thermostat, and replacement of radiator hoses. Air conditioning repair such as replacement of compressor assembly, and replacement of receiver-drier (dehydrator).Electrical system repairs such as replacement of generators, alternators, starter motors, and voltage regulator. Other motor repairs including the replacement of the entire engine, removal of cylinder heads, boiling and resurfacing of head(s), regrinding of valves and seats, replacement of gaskets, removal and replacement of piston rings. Exhaust system repairs such as removal or replacement of exhaust system, including pipes, mufflers, converters, and resonators. Excludes motor vehicle body work, inspections, towing, and automotive repair service policies. Recreational Lessons, Classes or InstructionIncludes:
Includes fees for all types of recreational, non-credit lessons or instructions, including music, sports, bridge, chess, craft, sewing, or photography. Excludes:
Sending Packages, Not Including Use of the U.S. Postal ServiceIncludes:
Includes fees for delivery of items such as letters, documents, and packages at non-U.S. Postal establishments. Includes companies like Federal Express (FED EX), DHL, and United Parcel Service (UPS). Include charges for handling, insurance, and packaging. Excludes:
Excludes business related services and fees; charges for delivery of freight, such as household goods and automobiles. Also excluded are shipping and handling charges from an online retailer, such as Amazon or Ebay. Laundry or Dry Cleaning ServicesIncludes:
Includes laundry and dry cleaning of apparel and household items, including bedspreads, draperies, and rugs, in full-service and coin-operated dry cleaning establishments and laundries. Includes pick-up and delivery, and drop-off. Services may include starching, ironing, folding, fireproofing, hand washing, stain removal, stain resisting, minor repairs, moth proofing, rush service, and storage. Diaper service is also included. Excludes in-house cleaning of rug, draperies, and upholstery. Fresh Fish or SeafoodIncludes:
Includes never frozen, previously frozen, or live fish and fresh seafood items. Items included may be labeled as 'fresh/frozen' or previously frozen and are generally sold in the fresh fish and seafood section. The fish may be skinless, skin-on, headed, head-on, dressed, or stuffed. Excludes:
Processed Fish or Seafood, Including Frozen, Canned or CookedIncludes:
Includes canned fish or seafood: such as tuna, salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel, anchovies, shrimp, clams, crab meat, oysters, lobsters, and caviar. Processed fish includes: cod, flounder, haddock, halibut, ocean perch, pollock, salmon, sole, turbot, whiting, catfish, trout, whitefish, bluefish, and tuna. Processing may include breading (like fish sticks), batter dipped, skinless, skin-on, headed, head-on, dressed, cooked, salted, smoked, dried, and stuffed. Processed seafood: includes crab, lobster, clams, oysters, scallops, shrimp, mussels, turtles, and frogs. Processing may include headless, peeled or shucked, de-veined, breaded, stuffed, cooked, salted, steamed, deviled, in shell, pasteurized, smoked, or dried. Excludes fish or seafood sold as fresh; canned fish stews, and fish combinations like clam dip. Meat, Including Beef, Poultry, Pork, or LunchmeatsIncludes:
Includes uncooked fresh and frozen beef such as: uncooked ground beef, chuck roasts, round roasts, rib roasts, loin roasts, round steaks, sirloin steaks, chuck steaks, rib steaks, loin steaks, plate steaks, flank steaks, uncooked chuck beef, shank beef, brisket beef, plate beef, rib beef, loin beef, and round beef. Uncooked fresh and frozen veal cut as: roasts, steaks, chops, for stew, breasts, shanks, cutlets, and kabobs. Includes kosher beef and veal. All cuts of pork whether fresh, frozen, or smoked; such as pork chops, pork roasts, picnics, shoulder pork, loin pork, side pork (spare ribs), jowl, and pig feet (not pickled). Includes ham, whether canned, fresh, cured, smoked, cooked or uncooked. Bacon and bacon substitutes such as slab bacon, sliced bacon, end pieces, Canadian bacon, beef bacon, jowl bacon, and Sizzlean. Includes breakfast sausages whether stuffed or left in bulk, and breakfast link and patty meat substitutes. Fresh and frozen whole chicken: chicken parts, organ meats, and chicken roasts. Chicken parts include breasts, quarters, legs, drumsticks, thighs, wings, necks, and organs. Includes uncooked chicken that has been seasoned or marinated. Includes kosher and non-kosher broilers, fryers, roasters, stewing hens, and capons. Other poultry: fresh and frozen turkey, turkey parts, turkey roasts, Cornish game hens, duck, and goose. Lunchmeats: roast beef, corned beef, dried chipped beef, boiled ham, baked ham, cooked ham, deviled ham, prosciutto (Italian ham), pepperoni, thuringer, summer sausage, chicken loaf, turkey loaf, Dutch loaf, ham loaf, olive loaf, chicken breast, turkey breast, bologna, liverwurst, and hard or soft salami. Frankfurters and hot dogs: which may be made of beef, chicken, turkey, pork, or vegetable protein. They may come with cheese, bacon, or chili. Other meats: all types of lamb, mutton, organ meats (from beef, pork, veal, or lamb) such as liver, kidney, heart, brains, tripe, chitterlings, sweetbreads, and tongue. Game: whether fresh, frozen, dried, or smoked such as bear, boar, buffalo, venison, reindeer, goat, woodchuck, opossum, raccoon, rabbit, squirrel, rattlesnake, pheasant, grouse, and quail. Excludes:
Excludes salt pork, beef jerky, Spam, pre-mixed salads such as ham salad or tuna salad, cocktail franks, Polish sausage, cooked ready-to-eat chicken and turkey, and canned chicken and turkey. Prepared Salads or Salad Bars, Excluding RestaurantsIncludes:
Includes all ready-to-eat or prepared salads. Salad bars: The term salad bar includes everything sold as part of the salad bar. Excludes pre-packaged, cut up produce items like lettuce that are sold in the produce section. Easy-To-Prepare Canned or Non-Frozen Packaged Foods Excluding Fruits, Vegetables or SoupsIncludes:
Includes all miscellaneous canned or packaged prepared foods. Ethnic foods: like Spanish/Mexican foods such as chili, and tacos; prepared Italian foods like spaghetti, macaroni, and ravioli; Oriental/Chinese foods such as chow mein. Prepared meat/poultry/fish dishes: such as pate, potted spread, hash, stew, barbecue, Vienna sausage, and beef jerky. Lunch kits such as Lunchables. Dried pasta, rice, or couscous dishes containing sauces or seasonings: typically boxed like Rice-a-Roni or Kraft mac-and-cheese. Miscellaneous desserts: like pastry filling, custard, pudding, and gelatin. Other foods: like tofu, protein powders/bars, and diet powders/bars such as Slim Fast. Excludes frozen foods; canned beans; ramen or other soups; tomato or spaghetti sauces without pasta; tuna products without crackers; pasta, rice, or couscous not containing sauces or seasonings; pie filling; baking mixes such as cake or brownie mixes; cereal or granola bars; and items sold as part of a salad bar. Carbonated DrinksIncludes:
Includes all sizes and flavors of carbonated drinks. Includes regular, decaffeinated, flavored, and diet: cola, ginger ale, root beer, pepper-type, fruit (like lemon-lime, orange, and grape), club soda, tonic water, and sparkling mineral water. Non-Carbonated Juices or Drinks, Frozen or non-FrozenIncludes:
Includes all types and varieties of non-frozen (canned, fresh, or refrigerated) and frozen non-carbonated juices and drinks: such as orange juice, grape juice, apple juice, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, and punch; frozen and non-frozen "ades" like lemonade and lemon-lime; frozen and non-frozen vegetable juices such as carrot, tomato, and vegetable cocktail; frozen and non-frozen fruit-flavored drinks; frozen or ready-to-drink teas and tea-flavored drinks; ready-to-drink and frozen coffees and coffee-flavored drinks; distilled water, spring (mineral) water, and non-carbonated bottled waters. Excludes powder and crystal mixes.
Last Modified Date: December 31, 2018 |