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Consumer Price Index
 Appendix 3. Consumer Expenditure sample rotation categories
Category Category title ELI ELI title

A01

Men's suits or blazers AA011 Men's suits

A01

Men's suits or blazers AA012 Men's sport coats and tailored jackets

A02

Men's coats, jackets, or snow wear AA013 Men's outerwear

A03

Men's socks, underwear, nightwear, or swimwear AA021 Men's underwear, hosiery, nightwear, and loungewear

A04

Men’s accessories including hats, ties, belts, or wallets AA022 Men's accessories

A06

Men's shirts, sweaters, or vests AA033 Men's shirts, sweaters, and vests

A07

Men's pants or shorts AA041 Men's pants and shorts

A08

Boys' clothing or accessories AB011 Boys' outerwear

A08

Boys' clothing or accessories AB012 Boys' shirts and sweaters

A08

Boys' clothing or accessories AB013 Boys' underwear, sleepwear, hosiery, and accessories

A08

Boys' clothing or accessories AB014 Boys' suits, sport coats, and pants

A09

Women’s coats, jackets, or snow wear AC011 Women's outerwear

A10

Women's dresses AC021 Women's dresses

A11

Women's tops, skirts, pants, or shorts AC031 Women's tops

A11

Women's tops, skirts, pants, or shorts AC032 Women's skirts, pants, and shorts

A12

Women's suits or suit components AC033 Women's suits and suit coordinates

A13

Women’s underwear, nightwear, or swimwear AC041 Women's underwear, nightwear, and other undergarments

A14

Women's hosiery or accessories AC042 Women's hosiery and accessories

A16

Girls' clothing or accessories AD011 Girls' outerwear

A16

Girls' clothing or accessories AD012 Girls' dresses

A16

Girls' clothing or accessories AD013 Girls' tops

A16

Girls' clothing or accessories AD014 Girls' skirts, pants, and shorts

A16

Girls' clothing or accessories AD016 Girls' underwear, sleepwear, hosiery, and accessories

A17

Men's footwear AE011 Men's footwear

A18

Boys' or girls' footwear AE021 Boys' footwear

A18

Boys' or girls' footwear AE022 Girls' footwear

A19

Women's footwear AE031 Women's footwear

A20

Infants' and toddlers' clothing or accessories excluding underwear and diapers AF011 Infants' and toddlers' outer/play/dress/sleep wear and accessories

A21

Infants' and toddlers' underwear or diapers AF012 Infants and toddlers' underwear and diapers

A22

Watches AG011 Watches

A23

Jewelry AG021 Jewelry

E01

College or university level textbooks EA011 College textbooks

E02

Elementary or high school textbooks EA012 Elementary and high school books and supplies

E04

Tuition or fixed fees for a college or university EB011 College tuition and fixed fees

E05

Tuition or fixed fees for elementary or high schools EB021 Elementary and high school tuition and fixed fees

E06

Day care providers including nursery schools EB031 Day care and preschool

E07

Tuition or fixed fees for technical or vocational schools EB041 Technical and business school tuition and fixed fees

E08

Sending packages, not including use of the United States Postal Service EC021 Delivery services

E11

Personal computers or peripheral equipment EE011 Personal computers and peripheral equipment

E12

Computer software and blank media EE021 Computer software and accessories

E13

Accessing the internet at home and away including separate or bundled charges EE031 Internet access and other information services

E14

Home or cellular telephones, answering machines, or other phone accessories EE041 Telephones, peripheral equipment, and accessories

E15

Calculators, typewriters, or other information processing equipment EE042 Calculators, typewriters, and other information processing equipment

E16

Cellular telephone service ED031 Wireless phone service

E17

Local or long distance landline telephone service including prepaid phone cards ED041 Telephone services, landline

F14

Fresh fish or seafood FG011 Fresh fish and seafood

F15

Processed fish or seafood, including frozen, canned or cooked FG021 Processed fish and seafood

F20

Miscellaneous dairy products including yogurt, powdered milk, or coffee creamers FJ041 Other dairy and related products

F29

Canned fruits or vegetables FM011 Canned and other shelf stable fruits and vegetables

F30

Frozen fruits or vegetables FM021 Frozen fruits and vegetables

F31

Dried or other processed fruits or vegetables FM031 Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried

F32

Carbonated drinks FN011 Carbonated drinks

F33

Non-carbonated juices or drinks, frozen or non-frozen FN021 Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks

F33

Non-carbonated juices or drinks, frozen or non-frozen FN031 Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks

F34

Roasted, instant, or freeze dried coffee FP011 Coffee

F35

Powdered drinks, tea, cocktail mixes or ice FP021 Tea

F35

Powdered drinks, tea, cocktail mixes or ice FP022 Other beverage materials

F36

Sugar or artificial sweeteners FR011 Sugar and artificial sweeteners

F37

Candy or chewing gum FR021 Candy and chewing gum

F38

Jellies, syrups, honey, molasses, marshmallows, icings, or fudge mixes FR031 Other sweets

F39

Butter or margarine FS011 Butter and margarine

F40

Salad dressing or mayonnaise FS021 Mayonnaise, salad dressing, and sandwich spreads

F41

Peanut butter, or cooking fats and oils FS031 Peanut butter and other nut butters

F41

Peanut butter, or cooking fats and oils FS032 Other fats and oils

F47

Baby food or formula FT051 Baby food

F48

Prepared salads or salad bars, excluding restaurants FT061 Prepared salads

F49

Easy-to-prepare canned or non-frozen packaged foods excluding fruits, vegetables or soups FT062 Other miscellaneous foods

F50

Full service meals or snacks such as meals at sit-down restaurants FV011 Full service meals and snacks

F51

Limited service meals or snacks such as meals from fast food restaurants or delivered meals FV021 Limited service meals and snacks

F52

Meals or snacks at schools or employer provided cafeterias, dining rooms or snack bars FV031 Food at employee sites and schools

F53

Food or beverages from vending machines or mobile vendors FV041 Food from vending machines and mobile vendors

F54

Catered events or board such as weddings or college meal plans FV051 Board, catered events, and other food away from home

F55

Beer, ale, sake, hard cider, or other malt beverages for home use FW011 Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home

F56

Hard liquor for home use FW021 Distilled spirits at home

F57

Wine for home use FW031 Wine at home

F58

Alcoholic beverages served in bars, restaurants, clubs, or similar places FX011 Alcoholic beverages away from home

F59

Cereal, rice, pasta, cornmeal or flour FA011 Flour and prepared flour mixes

F59

Cereal, rice, pasta, cornmeal or flour FA021 Breakfast cereal and cereal bars

F59

Cereal, rice, pasta, cornmeal or flour FA031 Rice, pasta, cornmeal

F60

Bread, cookies, or other baked goods, including frozen FB011 Bread

F60

Bread, cookies, or other baked goods, including frozen FB021 Fresh biscuits, rolls, and muffins

F60

Bread, cookies, or other baked goods, including frozen FB031 Cakes and cupcakes (excluding frozen)

F60

Bread, cookies, or other baked goods, including frozen FB032 Cookies

F60

Bread, cookies, or other baked goods, including frozen FB041 Crackers and bread and cracker products

F60

Bread, cookies, or other baked goods, including frozen FB042 Sweetrolls, coffee cake, and doughnuts (excluding frozen)

F60

Bread, cookies, or other baked goods, including frozen FB043 Frozen bakery products and frozen/refrigerated doughs and batters

F60

Bread, cookies, or other baked goods, including frozen FB044 Pies, tarts, turnovers (excluding frozen)

F61

Meat, including beef, poultry, pork, or lunchmeats FC011 Uncooked ground beef

F61

Meat, including beef, poultry, pork, or lunchmeats FC021 Uncooked beef roasts

F61

Meat, including beef, poultry, pork, or lunchmeats FC031 Uncooked beef steaks

F61

Meat, including beef, poultry, pork, or lunchmeats FC041 Uncooked other beef and veal

F61

Meat, including beef, poultry, pork, or lunchmeats FD011 Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products

F61

Meat, including beef, poultry, pork, or lunchmeats FD021 Ham

F61

Meat, including beef, poultry, pork, or lunchmeats FD031 Pork chops

F61

Meat, including beef, poultry, pork, or lunchmeats FD041 Other pork including roasts and picnics

F61

Meat, including beef, poultry, pork, or lunchmeats FE011 Frankfurters

F61

Meat, including beef, poultry, pork, or lunchmeats FE012 Lunchmeats

F61

Meat, including beef, poultry, pork, or lunchmeats FE013 Lamb, organ meats, and game

F61

Meat, including beef, poultry, pork, or lunchmeats FF011 Chicken

F61

Meat, including beef, poultry, pork, or lunchmeats FF021 Other poultry including turkey

F62

Milk, eggs, cheese, ice cream, or frozen yogurt FH011 Eggs

F62

Milk, eggs, cheese, ice cream, or frozen yogurt FJ011 Milk

F62

Milk, eggs, cheese, ice cream, or frozen yogurt FJ021 Cheese and cheese products

F62

Milk, eggs, cheese, ice cream, or frozen yogurt FJ031 Ice cream and related products

F63

Fresh fruits or vegetables FK011 Apples

F63

Fresh fruits or vegetables FK021 Bananas

F63

Fresh fruits or vegetables FK031 Citrus fruits

F63

Fresh fruits or vegetables FK041 Other fresh fruits

F63

Fresh fruits or vegetables FL011 Potatoes

F63

Fresh fruits or vegetables FL021 Lettuce

F63

Fresh fruits or vegetables FL031 Tomatoes

F63

Fresh fruits or vegetables FL041 Other fresh vegetables including fresh herbs

F64

Frozen prepared foods, chips, nuts or other snacks, or soups FT011 Soups and soup bases

F64

Frozen prepared foods, chips, nuts or other snacks, or soups FT021 Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods

F64

Frozen prepared foods, chips, nuts or other snacks, or soups FT031 Snacks

F65

Condiments, spices, sauces, or gravies FT041 Salt and other seasonings and spices

F65

Condiments, spices, sauces, or gravies FT042 Olives, pickles, relishes

F65

Condiments, spices, sauces, or gravies FT043 Sauces and gravies

F65

Condiments, spices, sauces, or gravies FT044 Other condiments (excluding olives, pickles, relish)

G01

Cigarettes GA011 Cigarettes

G02

Cigars, smoking tobacco, or e-cigarettes GA021 Tobacco products other than cigarettes

G03

Hair products such as shampoos, sprays, pins or combs GB011 Products and nonelectric articles for the hair

G04

Dental or shaving products GB012 Dental and shaving products, including nonelectric articles

G05

Deodorant, feminine hygiene products, suntan lotions, or footcare products GB013 Deodorant, suntan, sanitary, and footcare products

G06

Electric personal care appliances such as shavers or hair dryers GB014 Electric personal care appliances

G07

Cosmetics, perfumes, or bath and nail preparations GB021 Cosmetics/perfume/bath/nail preparations and implements

G08

Personal care services such as haircuts, nail services, or tanning GC011 Haircuts and other personal care services

G09

Legal services GD011 Legal services

G10

Funeral services GD021 Funeral expenses

G11

Laundry or dry cleaning services GD031 Laundry and dry cleaning services

G12

Shoe repair or other shoe services GD041 Shoe repair and other shoe services

G13

Clothing rental, alterations, or repairs GD042 Clothing, alterations, rentals, and repairs

G14

Watch or jewelry repair GD043 Watch and jewelry repair

G15

Checking account fees, annual credit card fees, or other bank services GD051 Checking account and other bank services

G16

Tax return preparation or other accounting services GD052 Tax return preparation and other accounting fees

G18

Stationery, school supplies, or giftwrap GE011 Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap

G19

Luggage, briefcases, or other carrying cases GE012 Luggage

G20

Infants' equipment such as strollers, car seats, bottles, or dishes GE013 Infants' equipment

H02

Lodging away from home such as hotels, motels, or vacation rentals HB021 Rental of lodging away from home

H03

Fuel oil for household heating HE011 Fuel oil

H04

Propane, firewood, coal, or charcoal used for household heating or cooking HE021 Other household fuels

H05

Residential water or sewer service HG011 Residential water and sewerage service

H06

Garbage or trash collection service HG021 Garbage and trash collection

H07

Floor coverings such as hard surface tiling, carpets, or scatter rugs HH011 Floor coverings

H08

Window coverings such as curtains, drapes or blinds HH021 Curtains and drapes

H08

Window coverings such as curtains, drapes or blinds HH022 Window coverings

H09

Household linens, such as kitchen or bathroom towels, bedding, or tablecloths HH031 Bathroom linens

H09

Household linens, such as kitchen or bathroom towels, bedding, or tablecloths HH032 Bedroom linens

H09

Household linens, such as kitchen or bathroom towels, bedding, or tablecloths HH033 Kitchen and dining room linens

H10

Bedroom furniture including mattresses or springs HJ011 Mattresses and foundations

H10

Bedroom furniture including mattresses or springs HJ012 Bedroom furniture other than mattresses and springs

H14

Infants' furniture HJ031 Infants furniture

H15

Outdoor furniture HJ032 Outdoor furniture

H16

Other furniture including entertainment centers, bookcases, or desks HJ033 Occasional furniture

H17

Refrigerators or home freezers HK011 Refrigerators and freezers

H18

Washers or dryers HK012 Washers and dryers

H19

Stoves, ovens, or microwave ovens HK013 Ranges and cooktops

H19

Stoves, ovens, or microwave ovens HK014 Microwave ovens

H20

Vacuums or other electric floor cleaning equipment HK021 Floor cleaning equipment

H21

Small kitchen electric appliances or clothing irons HK022 Small electric kitchen appliances

H22

Heating or cooling equipment, or home safety devices HK023 Other electric appliances

H23

Household decorative items including clocks or lamps HL011 Lamps and lighting fixtures

H23

Household decorative items including clocks or lamps HL012 Household decorative items and clocks

H24

Dishes, glassware, or flatware HL031 Dishes

H24

Dishes, glassware, or flatware HL032 Flatware

H25

Non-electric kitchen utensils, cookingware, or bakeware HL041 Nonelectric cookingware

H25

Non-electric kitchen utensils, cookingware, or bakeware HL042 Nonelectric kitchenware

H26

Indoor plants or fresh cut flowers HL021 Indoor plants and fresh cut flowers

H27

Paint, wallpaper tools, or related supplies HM011 Paint, wallpaper tools and supplies

H28

Power tools HM012 Power tools

H29

Nonpowered tools or miscellaneous hardware HM013 Miscellaneous hardware, supplies, and equipment

H29

Nonpowered tools or miscellaneous hardware HM014 Nonpowered hand tools

H30

Barbeque grills, powered lawn and garden equipment, or other outdoor items HM021 Lawn and garden and outdoor equipment and grills

H31

Lawn and garden supplies or insecticides HM022 Lawn and garden materials, other decorative items, and pesticides

H32

Household laundry and cleaning products or supplies HN011 Laundry and cleaning products

H32

Household laundry and cleaning products or supplies HN012 Laundry and cleaning equipment

H33

Paper napkins, paper towels, facial tissue or toilet paper HN021 Household paper products

H34

Other disposable products such as plastic or foil wraps, garbage bags, paper plates, batteries, or light bulbs HN031 Miscellaneous household products

H35

Housekeeping services HP011 Domestic services

H36

Gardening or lawncare services HP021 Gardening and lawncare services

H37

Moving, storage, or freight services HP031 Moving, storage, freight expense

H38

Major appliance repair HP041 Appliance repair

H39

Reupholstery of household furniture HP042 Reupholstery of furniture

H40

Inside home maintenance or repair HP043 Inside home maintenance and repair services

H41

Living room, dining room or kitchen furniture HJ021 Sofas, sofa sleepers, furniture covers, and decorative pillows

H41

Living room, dining room or kitchen furniture HJ022 Living room chairs

H41

Living room, dining room or kitchen furniture HJ023 Living room tables

H41

Living room, dining room or kitchen furniture HJ024 Kitchen and dining room furniture

M01

Prescription drugs MF011 Prescription drugs

M02

Non-prescription drugs MF021 Nonprescription drugs

M03

Medical equipment, supplies, or dressings MG011 Dressings and first aid kids

M03

Medical equipment, supplies, or dressings MG012 Medical equipment for general use

M03

Medical equipment, supplies, or dressings MG013 Supportive and convalescent medical equipment

M04

Physician's services MC011 Physicians' services

M05

Dental services MC021 Dental services

M06

Eyeglasses or eye care MC031 Eyeglasses and eyecare

M07

Services by other medical professionals MC041 Services by other medical professionals

M09

Adult day care MD022 Adult day care

R01

Televisions RA011 Televisions

R02

Cable or satellite television or radio service RA021 Cable and satellite television and radio service

R03

DVD players, camcorders, or other video equipment RA031 Other video equipment

R04

Prerecorded video such as DVDs, digital files, downloads, or other media RA041 Prerecorded video discs, digital files, downloads, and other media

R05

Rental of DVDs or video games RA042 Rental of video or audio discs and other media

R06

Audio equipment for automobiles or home RA051 Audio components, radios, tape recorders/players, and other equipment

R07

Prerecorded audio, including cds, tapes, digital files, or downloads RA061 Prerecorded audio discs, tapes, digital files, downloads

R08

Pet food RB011 Pet food

R09

Pets, pet supplies or accessories RB012 Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories

R10

Pet services such as grooming, boarding, or training RB021 Pet services

R11

Veterinarian services RB022 Veterinarian services

R12

Outboard motors or powered sports vehicles RC011 Outboard motors and powered sports vehicles

R13

Unpowered boats or trailers RC012 Unpowered boats and trailers

R14

Bicycles or bicycling accessories RC013 Bicycles and accessories

R15

General sports equipment RC021 General sports equipment excluding water

R15

General sports equipment RC022 Water sports equipment

R16

Hunting, fishing, or camping equipment RC023 Hunting, fishing, and camping equipment

R17

Film, film development supplies, or disposable cameras RD011 Film and photographic supplies

R18

Cameras or other photographic equipment excluding film RD012 Photographic equipment

R19

Photographer's fees RD021 Photographer's fees

R20

Digital photo prints or film development RD022 Film processing

R21

Toys, games, hobby supplies, or playground equipment RE011 Toys, games, hobbies, and playground equipment

R22

Video game hardware, games, or accessories RE012 Video game hardware, software, and accessories

R23

Sewing machines, fabric or sewing supplies RE021 Sewing items

R24

Musical instruments or musical accessories RE031 Music instruments and accessories

R25

Club membership dues for shopping clubs, fraternal, or other organizations or fees for participant sports RF011 Club dues and fees for participant sports/group exercises

R26

Other admissions such as movies, concerts, or theme parks RF021 Admission to movies, theaters, concerts, and other recurring events

R27

Admissions to sporting events RF022 Admission to sporting events

R28

Recreational lessons, classes or instruction RF031 Fees for lessons or instructions

R29

Single copy newspapers or magazines RG011 Single copy newspapers and magazines

R30

Newspaper or magazine subscriptions RG012 Subscriptions to newspapers and magazines

R32

Books, audio books and ebooks RG022 Books purchased at retail outlets other than book clubs

T01

New cars, trucks, or vans TA011 New car and truck purchase

T02

New motorcycles TA012 New motorcycles

T03

Leased cars, trucks, or vans TA031 Vehicle leasing

T04

Car, truck, or van rentals TA041 Automobile and truck rental

T05

Gasoline, diesel or alternative fuels TB011 Regular unleaded gasoline

T05

Gasoline, diesel or alternative fuels TB012 Mid-grade unleaded gasoline

T05

Gasoline, diesel or alternative fuels TB013 Premium unleaded gasoline

T05

Gasoline, diesel or alternative fuels TB021 Automotive diesel fuel

T05

Gasoline, diesel or alternative fuels TB022 Alternative motor fuels

T07

Tires TC011 Tires

T08

Vehicle parts or accessories TC021 Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires

T09

Motor oil, coolants, or fluids TC022 Motor oil, coolant, and fluids

T10

Motor vehicle body work TD011 Motor vehicle body work

T11

Motor vehicle maintenance, inspections or towing TD021 Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing

T12

Motor vehicle repair TD031 Motor vehicle repair

T15

Parking fees or tolls TF031 Parking fees and tolls

T16

Automobile service clubs TF032 Automobile service clubs

T17

Ship travel or passenger cruises TG023 Ship fares

T18

Intracity mass transit TG031 Intracity mass transit

T19

Taxi or cab fares TG032 Taxi fares

Note: ELI = Entry-level item.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Last Modified Date: September 23, 2020