Is it mandatory to use the numeric ID for this category?

No, you can use either the numeric ID 2530 or the full category path string. The ID is preferred because it is language-independent.

Does this category require specific attributes like size or color?

No, these attributes are typically required for Apparel & Accessories. Household paper products generally do not require these specific fields.

Can I use my own internal classification instead of this category?

You can use the product_type attribute for your internal classification, but you should still include the google_product_category for optimal Google mapping.

Google product category

Household Paper Products

Category ID2530

Full path for the feedHome & Garden > Household Supplies > Household Paper Products

All deeper subcategories

Facial Tissues624
Paper Napkins3846
Paper Towels2742
Toilet Paper629

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Member's Mark Select & Tear Paper Towel
Viva Signature Cloth Paper Towels
Scott Multi-Fold Towels
Kleenex Multi-Fold Paper Towels
Grove Co. Bamboo Paper Towels
Great Value Everyday Napkins
Vanity Fair Everyday Napkins
Ambiente Napkin Dinner Elegance
Hoffmaster Earth Wise Kraft Beverage Napkin
Bounty Napkins
Rifle Paper Co. Garden Party Paper Cocktail Napkins
World Centric Lunch Napkins
Grove Co. Tree-Free Napkins
Brown Napkins Bulk Unbleached Natural & Rustic Kraft Paper Napkins
Vanity Fair Extra Absorbent Napkins

Understanding Household Paper Products

The Household Paper Products category, identified by ID 2530, is part of the Home & Garden taxonomy. It covers essential paper-based disposable items used for cleaning, hygiene, and dining tasks within a residential setting.

What Belongs in This Category

This category is intended for functional disposable paper goods. Examples from the US market include:

Paper towels for household cleaning and drying surfaces.
Various types of napkins, including decorative, lunch, beverage, and extra-absorbent dinner varieties.
Facial tissues and toilet paper rolls.

These products are intended for immediate consumption or utility during daily maintenance and personal hygiene routines.

What Belongs Elsewhere

Do not place items here that belong to other Household Supplies subcategories. Examples include storage containers, which go in Storage & Organization, or garbage bags, which belong in the separate Garbage Bags category. Cleaning liquids, soaps, and sprays must be assigned to Household Cleaning Supplies. If you are selling tools for home maintenance or floor protection films, ensure they are categorized under their respective specific labels like Floor Protection Films & Runners or Household Tools.

Using Subcategories

Always select the most specific subcategory available—Facial Tissues, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, or Paper Napkins—rather than the top-level parent ID to ensure better ad performance.

Adding to Your Feed

Use either the numeric ID 2530 or the full path: Home & Garden > Household Supplies > Household Paper Products. While the attribute is optional, providing it manually prevents Google from miscategorizing your inventory.

Frequently asked questions

Is it mandatory to use the numeric ID for this category?: No, you can use either the numeric ID 2530 or the full category path string. The ID is preferred because it is language-independent.
Does this category require specific attributes like size or color?: No, these attributes are typically required for Apparel & Accessories. Household paper products generally do not require these specific fields.
Can I use my own internal classification instead of this category?: You can use the product_type attribute for your internal classification, but you should still include the google_product_category for optimal Google mapping.

This category in other languages

ru: Дом и сад > Хозяйственные товары > Бытовые бумажные изделия
uk: Дім та сад > Господарські товари > Побутові паперові вироби