Tableware Category Overview
The Tableware category, identified by ID 672, covers items used for setting the table, serving meals, and consuming food or beverages. It is part of the Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining hierarchy.
What Belongs in Tableware
This category is intended for dining essentials that directly facilitate eating and serving. Examples from the US market include complete dinnerware sets made of stoneware, porcelain, or china, as well as various matching collections for formal and casual dining. These products are designed for the table surface rather than the preparation process.
What Does Not Belong Here
Do not place products in this category that belong to the neighboring Kitchen & Dining sections. Items such as Barware (for alcoholic drink service), Cookware & Bakeware (pots and pans for heat application), or Kitchen Tools & Utensils (preparation implements) must be assigned to their respective specific categories. Food storage solutions, including canisters or containers, belong under Food Storage rather than Tableware.
When to Choose a Subcategory
If your product fits into a more granular category such as Dinnerware, Drinkware, Flatware, or Serveware, you should always select the most specific subcategory available to improve search relevance.
Implementing in Your Feed
Use either the numeric ID 672 or the full path Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware for your google_product_category attribute. While this attribute is optional, providing it manually prevents Google from misclassifying your items, as the automated system can sometimes be too generic. Keep in mind that this remains distinct from the free-form product_type attribute used for your internal store organization.