About the Marking Tools Category
The Marking Tools category, identified by ID 1832, is part of the Hardware > Tools hierarchy. It is designed for implements specifically used to create visual guidelines, layout marks, or indentations on workpieces before cutting, shaping, or fastening.
Products falling into this category include various specialized markers and scribing instruments. Examples from the US market include permanent ink markers for job sites, mechanical pencils for carpentry, lumber crayons, and marking knives. This category also covers precision scribing tools like carbide-tipped scribers, scratch awls, and professional chalk reels used for long-distance layout work.
Items that do not belong here should be placed in the appropriate neighbouring categories. If you are selling measurement devices like tape measures or digital sensors, use the Measuring Tools & Sensors category. Hand tools for removing material, such as chisels, scrapers, or files, belong in their respective categories like Carving Chisels & Gouges, Putty Knives & Scrapers, or Tool Files. Likewise, punches and awls used for heavy material displacement are listed under Punches & Awls.
As there are no subcategories for this level, you should always map relevant items directly to 1832. This category is a terminal branch in the taxonomy.
To include this in your feed, use either the numeric ID 1832 or the full path: Hardware > Tools > Marking Tools. While the attribute is optional, providing it prevents Google from misclassifying your items. Remember that product_type remains your own internal classification, whereas google_product_category is mandatory for Google to apply specific policies and attribute requirements correctly.