Understanding Category 1837
The Paper & Plastic Shopping Bags category, identified by ID 1837, is a specific classification within the Google Product Taxonomy designed for retail-focused carry solutions. It resides at level three under the Business & Industrial > Retail path, serving as the final, most specific destination for items intended for customer use in transporting purchased goods.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is designated for bags specifically designed for shopping or carrying retail items. Examples observed in the US market include:
- Reusable grocery bags made from nylon or synthetic materials
- Collapsible and foldable tote bags
- Insulated shopping bags used for groceries
- Heavy-duty canvas shopping totes
- Eco-friendly shopping bags intended for multi-use
What Does Not Belong Here
Do not use this category for hardware or retail equipment used by store staff. Items such as retail display cases, display mannequins, mannequin parts, or clothing display racks belong in their respective categories. Additionally, tools for business operations like pricing guns or equipment for money handling are excluded from this category. If your product is a piece of furniture or an industrial display fixture, check the other categories under the Retail parent instead of selecting this one.
Feeding Requirements
To assign this category, use either the numeric ID 1837 or the full path: Business & Industrial > Retail > Paper & Plastic Shopping Bags. While this attribute is optional, providing it prevents Google from miscategorizing your items. Remember that this is distinct from the free-form product_type attribute, which you should use for your internal taxonomy.