Should I use the numeric ID or the full path for the google_product_category?

You can use either, but the numeric ID (1819) is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Can I use product_type to classify my reamers instead of the google_product_category?

No, product_type is a free-form attribute for your own internal organization. Google requires the google_product_category for accurate feed classification.

Does this category affect who sees my Google Shopping ads?

No, the google_product_category helps Google understand your product to apply relevant policies and attributes, but it does not restrict ad targeting.

Google product category

Reamers

Category ID1819

Full path for the feedHardware > Tools > Reamers

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Klein Tools Pipe Reamer Deburring Tool
Reed Clean Ream Extreme Plastic Pipe Fitting Reamer
Drill America HSS Straight Shank Bridge Reamer
Alvord-polk Construction Reamer
Dominox Hand Reamer Tool Deburring Tool
Alvord-Polk HSS Construction Taper Reamer
Yankee Chucking Reamer
Hertel Chucking Reamer
Champion Cutting Tool Brute HD Maintenance Reamer
High-speed Steel Tapered Reamer
Lyman Primer Pocket Reamer
Champion Hex Shank Magnetic Bridge Reamer

Understanding the Reamers Category

The Reamers category, identified by ID 1819 within the Google product taxonomy, falls under Hardware > Tools > Reamers. This classification is reserved for specialized cutting tools used to enlarge or finish holes that have already been drilled or punched in materials like metal, plastic, or wood.

What Belongs in This Category

This category is for precision instruments designed for hole refinement and deburring. Based on examples from the US market, this includes:

Pipe reamers used for cleaning or resizing plastic and metal pipe fittings.
Construction and bridge reamers designed for aligning bolt holes in heavy-duty metal structures.
Chucking and hand reamers used in machine shops for high-precision sizing.
Specialized maintenance or primer pocket reamers for niche industrial or mechanical applications.

What Does Not Belong Here

If your item is a general-purpose drilling tool, it belongs in Drills. Items specifically designed for removing burrs should be checked against Deburrers. Similarly, if your product is a hand-held tool for cutting internal threads into a hole, it should be categorized under Taps & Dies. Do not place items like saw blades, wrenches, or standard hand files here, as they have their own specific categories within the Hardware > Tools hierarchy.

Feed Implementation

Use the numeric ID 1819 or the full path string "Hardware > Tools > Reamers" in the google_product_category attribute of your feed. While this attribute is optional, providing the ID ensures Google applies the correct categorization, preventing errors associated with automatic classification.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the numeric ID or the full path for the google_product_category?: You can use either, but the numeric ID (1819) is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Can I use product_type to classify my reamers instead of the google_product_category?: No, product_type is a free-form attribute for your own internal organization. Google requires the google_product_category for accurate feed classification.
Does this category affect who sees my Google Shopping ads?: No, the google_product_category helps Google understand your product to apply relevant policies and attributes, but it does not restrict ad targeting.

This category in other languages

ru: Оборудование и технические изделия > Инструменты > Расширители
uk: Обладнання та технічні вироби > Інструменти > Розширювачі