Walmart has a set of ARC inlay specifications that are performance approved by the Auburn University RFID Lab. The Auburn University ARC standard ensures RFID tags meet or exceed the levels of performance and quality necessary to provide benefits in a consistent and cost-effective manner.
Refer to the chart below to see what specs have been assigned to each category. You can only use an approved inlay from an item’s associated inlay list.
Apparel
| Department |
Subcategory |
Inlay Spec |
Approved Inlay List |
|
D23 – Mens |
Apparel |
W1 |
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D23 – Mens |
Socks, Polybagged underwear, Banded underwear, Boxed apparel |
W2 |
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D23 – Mens |
Belts, Wallets, Pouches, Gloves, Accessories |
W3 |
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D24 – Boys |
Apparel |
W1 |
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D24 – Boys |
Socks, Polybagged underwear, Banded underwear, Boxed apparel |
W2 |
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D24 – Boys |
Belts, Accessories |
W3 |
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D25 – Shoes |
Shoe Hangtags only (no boxes) |
W4 |
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D25 – Shoes |
Shoe care, Shoe accessories |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D26 – Baby/IT |
Apparel |
W1 |
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D26 – Baby/IT |
Socks, Polybagged underwear, Banded underwear, Boxed apparel |
W2 |
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D26 – Baby/IT |
Accessories |
W3 |
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D29 – Socks |
All |
W2 |
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D29 – Hosiery |
All |
W1 |
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D29 – Hosiery |
Boxed apparel |
W2 |
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D29 – Ladies Sleepwear |
Primary Hangtag |
W1 |
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D29 – Ladies Sleepwear |
Polybagged underwear, Boxed apparel |
W1 |
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D30 – Bras & Shape wear |
|
W2 |
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D30 – Bras & Shape wear |
Polybagged underwear, Boxed apparel |
W2 |
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D31 – Accessories/Purses |
All |
W3 |
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D32 – Jewelry |
Sunglasses |
W5 |
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D32 – Jewelry |
Costume Carding |
W6 |
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D32 – Jewelry |
Showcase Boxes; Counter top Spinners |
W6 |
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D32 – Jewelry |
Watches |
W4 |
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D33 – Girls |
Apparel |
W1 |
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D33 – Girls |
Socks, Polybagged underwear, Banded underwear, Boxed apparel, Bras |
W2 |
|
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D33 – Girls |
Accessories |
W3 |
|
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D34 – Juniors/Ladies |
Apparel |
W1 |
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D34 – Ladies Plus |
Apparel |
W1 |
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D34 – Outerwear |
Apparel |
W1 |
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D41 – Team Sports |
Apparel |
W1 |
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D41 – Team Sports |
Accessories |
W3 |
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D32 – Jewelry |
Jewelry – Fine, Bridge |
W6 |
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D32 – Jewelry |
Jewelry – Costume |
W6 |
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D32 – Jewelry |
Jewelry – Care |
W4 |
|
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D32 – Jewelry |
Watches – cuff stands |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D32 – Jewelry |
Watches – Boxes |
W4 |
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D32 – Jewelry |
Watches – Batteries |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D32 – Jewelry |
Hardware/Parts |
Contact RFID Lab |
Home
| Department |
Subcategory |
Inlay Spec |
Approved Inlay List |
|
D14 – Kitchen |
Backer Card |
W4 |
|
|
D14 – Kitchen |
Cookware, Toasters, Small Appliances, Soda Makers, Bakeware, Coffee makers – Boxed |
W3 |
|
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D14 – Kitchen |
Food Prep, Gadgets, Drinkware, Serve Ware – Boxed |
W4 |
|
|
D14 – Kitchen |
Header Card |
W4 |
|
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D14 – Kitchen |
Other |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D17 – Home Decor |
Boxed Blinds, Boxed Clocks |
W4 |
|
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D17 – Home Decor |
Decoration, Picture Frame, Mirrors |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D17 – Home Decor |
Decorative Pillows, Back rest |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D17 – Home Decor |
Fragrance, Scents |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D17 – Home Decor |
Lamps – Boxed or Hangtag |
W3 |
|
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D17 – Home Decor |
Non-Boxed Blinds, Non-Boxed Clocks |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D17 – Home Decor |
Rugs – C Cards |
W4 |
|
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D17 – Home Decor |
Rugs – Other |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D17 – Home Decor |
Vases, Candle Holder |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D17 – Home Decor |
Others |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D20 – Bath and Shower |
Hardlines – Boxed |
W4 |
|
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D20 – Bath and Shower |
Hardlines – Header Card |
W4 |
|
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D20 – Bath and Shower |
Hardlines – Backer Card |
W4 |
|
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D20 – Bath and Shower |
Hardlines |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D20 – Bath and Shower |
Softlines – Bath Rugs, Bathmats, Outdoor blankets |
W4 |
|
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D20 – Bath and Shower |
Softlines – Toilet Lid Cover |
W4 |
|
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D20 – Bath and Shower |
Others |
Contact RFID Lab |
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D22 – Bedding |
Adhesive labels |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D22 – Bedding |
Airbeds |
W1 |
|
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D22 – Bedding |
Bedding Sets, Sheet Set |
W4 |
|
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D22 – Bedding |
Boxed Pillows |
W1 |
|
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D22 – Bedding |
Boxed Mattress Topper, Boxed Mattress/Pillow Protector, Boxed Pillowcase |
W1 |
|
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D22 – Bedding |
Boxed Blankets |
W1 |
|
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D22 – Bedding |
Mattress Pad |
W4 |
|
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D22 – Bedding |
Non-Boxed Pillows |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D22 – Bedding |
Polybag Mattress Topper, Polybag Mattress/Pillow Protector, Polybag Pillowcase |
W4 |
|
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D22 – Bedding |
Shams, Quilts, Throws, Blankets – Hangtag only |
W4 |
|
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D22 – Bedding |
Sheet Grippers |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D22 – Bedding |
Others |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D71- Furniture |
Boxed items |
W1 |
|
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D71- Furniture |
Hang Tag |
W3 |
|
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D71- Furniture |
Belly Band |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D71- Furniture |
Adhesive Label directly on product |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D71- Furniture |
Polybag with cardstock insert |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D71- Furniture |
Others |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D74 – Home Management |
Carpet cleaner |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D74 – Home Management |
Hangers – Belly Band |
W3 |
|
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D74 – Home Management |
Hangers – Boxed |
W1 |
|
|
D74 – Home Management |
Ironing board |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D74 – Home Management |
Irons, Steamers, Steam Mop, Shoe Racks |
W4 |
|
|
D74 – Home Management |
Laundry Baskets, Organizers, Storage, Trash Cans |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D74 – Home Management |
Luggage |
W3 |
|
|
D74 – Home Management |
Vacuum Cleaners |
W1 |
|
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D74 – Home Management |
Vacuum Bags |
W3 |
|
|
D74 – Home Management |
Other |
Contact RFID Lab |
Electronics
| Department |
Subcategory |
Inlay Spec |
Approved Inlay List |
|
D72 – Electronics |
Audio Hardware |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Av Accessories & Blu Ray |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Blank Media |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D72 – Electronics |
Computer Accessories |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Computers |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Connected Electronics |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Cut The Cable |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Digital Storage |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Headphones |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Ink |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Laptops |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Led Light |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Networking & Connectivity |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
PC Software |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Printers |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Sound Bars |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Speakers |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Tablets |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Telephones |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
TV Wall Mounts |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
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D72 – Electronics |
TV |
Y |
|
|
D72 – Electronics |
Other |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D87 – Wireless Devices |
Phones |
Y |
|
|
D87 – Wireless Devices |
Power & Connectivity |
Y |
|
|
D87 – Wireless Devices |
Prepaid Cards |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D87 – Wireless Devices |
Tablet Accessories |
Y |
|
|
D87 – Wireless Devices |
Wearables |
Y |
|
|
D87 – Wireless Devices |
Wearables Accessories |
Y |
|
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D87 – Wireless Devices |
Wireless Accessories |
Y |
|
|
D87 – Wireless Devices |
Other |
Contact RFID Lab |
Toys
| Department |
Subcategory |
Inlay Spec |
Approved Inlay List |
|
D7 – Toys |
Adhesive Labels |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D7 – Toys |
Backer Card – Toys |
Y |
|
|
D7 – Toys |
Bicycles |
Y |
|
|
D7 – Toys |
Bike Accessories |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D7 – Toys |
Boxed – Toys |
Y |
|
|
D7 – Toys |
Hangtag – Toys |
Y |
|
|
D7 – Toys |
Header Card – Toys |
Y |
|
|
D7 – Toys |
Helmets |
Y |
|
|
D7 – Toys |
Play Ball |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D7 – Toys |
Polybag – Toys |
Y |
|
|
D7 – Toys |
Playdoh |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D7 – Toys |
Pool/Beach Toys |
Y |
|
|
D7 – Toys |
Pools |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D7 – Toys |
Ride on Batteries |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D7 – Toys |
Ride-ons |
Y |
|
|
D7 – Toys |
Other |
Contact RFID Lab |
Sporting Goods
| Department |
Subcategory |
Inlay Spec |
Approved Inlay List |
|
D9 – Sporting Goods |
Adhesive Labels |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D9 – Sporting Goods |
Apparel – All Packaging Types |
W3 |
|
|
D9 – Sporting Goods |
Backer Card |
Y |
|
|
D9 – Sporting Goods |
Backpacks – All Packaging Types |
W3 |
|
|
D9 – Sporting Goods |
Boxed |
Y |
|
|
D9 – Sporting Goods |
Clam Shell |
Y |
|
|
D9 – Sporting Goods |
Footwear – All Packaging Types |
W4 |
|
|
D9 – Sporting Goods |
Hangtag |
Y |
|
|
D9 – Sporting Goods |
Header Card |
Y |
|
|
D9 – Sporting Goods |
Polybag |
Y |
|
|
D9 – Sporting Goods |
Terminal Tackle |
O |
|
|
D9 – Sporting Goods |
Others |
Contact RFID Lab |
Cameras & Supplies
| Department |
Subcategory |
Inlay Spec |
Approved Inlay List |
|
D06 – Cameras & Supplies |
Accessories |
Y |
|
|
D06 – Cameras & Supplies |
Cameras, Drones, Action Cameras, Pegged Cameras |
Y |
|
|
D06 – Cameras & Supplies |
Instant Cameras & Accessories |
Y |
|
|
D06 – Cameras & Supplies |
Mobile Photography |
Y |
|
|
D06 – Cameras & Supplies |
Photo Memory & Frames |
Y |
Media & Gaming
| Department |
Subcategory |
Inlay Spec |
Approved Inlay List |
|
D05 – Media & Gaming |
DVDs |
Y |
|
|
D05 – Media & Gaming |
Music Hardware |
Y |
|
|
D05 – Media & Gaming |
Video Game Accessories |
Y |
|
|
D05 – Media & Gaming |
Video Game Hardware |
Y |
|
|
D05 – Media & Gaming |
Video & Computer Game Software |
Y |
|
|
D05 – Media & Gaming |
Video Game Interactive |
Y |
Automotive
| Department |
Subcategory |
Inlay Spec |
Approved Inlay List |
|
D10 – Automotive |
Tires |
T |
|
|
D10 – Automotive |
Car and Truck Batteries |
P |
|
|
D10 – Automotive |
Auto Electrical |
Y |
|
|
D10 – Automotive |
Auto Car Care Wipers and Maintenance |
Y |
|
|
D10 – Automotive |
Auto Chemicals |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D10 – Automotive |
Auto Equipment |
Y |
|
|
D10 – Automotive |
Auto Motor Oil |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D10 – Automotive |
Filters |
Y |
|
|
D10 – Automotive |
Auto Seasonal RV Towing |
Y |
|
|
D10 – Automotive |
Auto Accessories Safety |
Y |
|
|
D10 – Automotive |
Power and Cleaning |
Y |
|
|
D10 – Automotive |
Other |
Y |
Crafts
| Department |
Subcategory |
Inlay Spec |
Approved Inlay List |
|
D19 – Art and Adult Craft |
Paper |
B1 |
|
|
D19 – Art and Adult Craft |
Canvas |
B1 |
|
|
D19 – Art and Adult Craft |
Photo Albums |
B1 |
|
|
D19 – Art and Adult Craft |
Glue Guns |
Y |
|
|
D19 – Art and Adult Craft |
Adhesives |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D19 – Art and Adult Craft |
Art Brushes |
Y |
|
|
D19 – Art and Adult Craft |
Art Paint |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D19 – Art and Adult Craft |
Celebration Sets |
Y |
|
|
D19 – Art and Adult Craft |
Other |
Y |
|
|
D19 – Fabric and Sewing |
Fabric Coloring |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D19 – Fabric and Sewing |
Fabric – Cut |
R |
|
|
D19 – Fabric and Sewing |
Fabric – Uncut |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D19 – Fabric and Sewing |
Notions |
O |
|
|
D19 – Fabric and Sewing |
Notion Tools |
Y |
|
|
D19 – Fabric and Sewing |
Ribbon |
R |
|
|
D19 – Fabric and Sewing |
Ribbon Accessories |
O |
|
|
D19 – Fabric and Sewing |
Sewing Machine and Sewing Machines Accessories |
Y |
|
|
D19 – Fabric and Sewing |
Sewing Accessories |
O |
|
|
D19 – Fabric and Sewing |
Others |
Y |
|
|
D19 – Floral |
Artificial Plants |
Y |
Stationery
| Department |
Subcategory |
Inlay Spec |
Approved Inlay List |
|
D03 – Stationery |
Activities Supplies |
B1 |
|
|
D03 – Stationery |
Office Supplies |
B1 |
|
|
D03 – Stationery |
School Supplies |
B1 |
|
|
D03 – Stationery |
Envelopes Mailers |
B1 |
|
|
D03 – Stationery |
Flags |
Y |
|
|
D03 – Stationery |
Notetaking |
B1 |
|
|
D03 – Stationery |
Binders |
B1 |
|
|
D03 – Stationery |
Journals |
B1 |
|
|
D03 – Stationery |
Other |
Y |
Hardware
| Department |
Subcategory |
Inlay Spec |
Approved Inlay List |
|
D11 – Hardware |
Air & Water |
Y |
|
|
D11 – Hardware |
Cooling & Heating |
Y |
|
|
D11 – Hardware |
DIY Accessories |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D11 – Hardware |
Fans & Winter |
Y |
|
|
D11 – Hardware |
Flooring & Industrial |
Y |
|
|
D11 – Hardware |
Home Hardware |
Y |
|
|
D11 – Hardware |
Lighting |
Y |
|
|
D11 – Hardware |
Fasteners |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D11 – Hardware |
Plumbing & Electrical |
Y |
|
|
D11 – Hardware |
Tools |
Y |
|
|
D11 – Hardware |
Power & Cleaning |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D11 – Hardware |
Other |
Contact RFID Lab |
Paint
| Department |
Subcategory |
Inlay Spec |
Approved Inlay List |
|
D12 –Paint |
Adhesives DIY |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D12 –Paint |
Bathroom Remodel |
Y |
|
|
D12 –Paint |
Casters Sliders |
Y |
|
|
D12 –Paint |
Floorcare |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D12 –Paint |
Caulking |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D12 –Paint |
Paints, Stains, Primers & Protectants |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D12 –Paint |
Fashion Plumbing |
Y |
|
|
D12 –Paint |
Flooring |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D12 –Paint |
Home Hardware &Hardware Accessories |
Y |
|
|
D12 –Paint |
Tapes |
R |
|
|
D12 –Paint |
Ladders |
Y |
|
|
D12 –Paint |
Paint Applicators |
Y |
|
|
D12 –Paint |
Spray Paint |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D12 –Paint |
Sundries |
Y |
|
|
D12 –Paint |
Other |
Y |
Lawn & Garden
| Department |
Subcategory |
Inlay Spec |
Approved Inlay List |
|
D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Grill Accessories |
Y |
|
|
D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Grill Fuel |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Landscaping |
Y |
|
|
D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Lawn & Garden Chemicals |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Outdoor Cooking |
Y |
|
|
D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Outdoor Power Equipment |
Y |
|
|
D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Patio Décor & Storage |
Y |
|
|
D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Patio Furniture |
Y |
|
|
D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Bird Feeders |
Y |
|
|
D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Planters |
Contact RFID Lab |
|
|
D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Pool & Salt |
Y |
|
|
D16 – Lawn & Garden |
Other |
Contact RFID Lab |
Books
| Department |
Subcategory |
Inlay Spec |
Approved Inlay List |
|
D21 – Books |
Adult & Children’s Books |
B1 |