Hammers Category Overview
The Hammers category, identified by the numeric ID 1186, encompasses tools specifically designed for driving, striking, or shaping materials. Its full path within the Google product taxonomy is Hardware > Tools > Hammers, representing a specialized sub-segment of the broader Tools category.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is intended for handheld tools that utilize a weighted head for impact. Examples from the US market include:
- Claw hammers designed for nailing and general carpentry.
- Masonry and brick hammers used for breaking or setting stone.
- Rubber mallets for non-marring applications.
- Engineer and drilling hammers for high-impact metalwork.
- Specialized tack hammers for small, delicate fasteners.
Exclusions and Better Categorization
Do not include tools that primarily cut, grip, or fasten through other mechanisms. For example, move nailers and staplers to Nailers & Staplers, pry bars to Pry Bars, and pliers to Pliers. If you offer carving chisels, these should be mapped to Carving Chisels & Gouges. Ensure that multi-function power tools are classified under Multifunction Power Tools rather than here.
Subcategory Guidance
You may choose between the Manual Hammers or Powered Hammers subcategories depending on the mechanism of operation for your specific product listing.
Feed Implementation
In your Google Merchant Center feed, use either 1186 or the full path Hardware > Tools > Hammers for the google_product_category attribute. While optional, providing this value prevents incorrect automatic classification; remember that product_type is separate and allows your own internal naming conventions.