Is it mandatory to include the google_product_category attribute?

It is optional, but highly recommended to provide it manually. If you omit it, Google will attempt to categorize the item automatically, which can lead to inaccuracies.

Can I use the product_type attribute instead of this category?

No, product_type is for your internal organization and does not replace the mandatory or optional google_product_category requirement.

Should I use the ID or the full path in my feed?

Both are acceptable. Using the numeric ID 6878 is generally preferred as it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Google product category

Humidors

Category ID6878

Full path for the feedHome & Garden > Smoking Accessories > Humidors

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Elie Bleu Alba Humidor
Prestige Redford Lite Humidor
Electric Cigar Humidor Cabinet
Prestige Salvador Cigar Humidor
Case Elegance Renzo Glass Top Humidor
Prestige Santiano Humidor End Table
Raching Electric Humidor
SUBLIMART Cigar Humidor Box
Stbine Electric Humidor Cabinet
GIVIMO Electric Cigar Cabinet
Afidano Steel Series Electronic Humidor
ClimaCase Triangle Humidor
Wykoff Wood Cigar Humidor
Humidecor Humidor
The Spartacus Humidor Cabinet

Understanding Category 6878: Humidors

The Humidors category, identified by the Google product taxonomy ID 6878, is located under Home & Garden > Smoking Accessories > Humidors. This classification is the designated home for devices specifically designed to maintain constant humidity levels for tobacco products.

Included Products

This category is intended for containers and furniture pieces designed for storing cigars in a controlled environment. Examples observed in the US market include desktop wooden humidors, glass-top humidor boxes, and large-scale electric cigar humidor cabinets or end tables. These products are engineered specifically to preserve the freshness and quality of cigars by regulating internal moisture levels.

Exclusions and Neighboring Categories

Items that do not function as active or passive storage for cigars should be classified elsewhere. If your product falls into one of the following groups, use the corresponding category instead:

Ashtrays: For cigar or cigarette disposal vessels.
Cigar Cutters & Punches: For manual or electric tools used to prep cigars.
Humidor Accessories: For standalone humidification elements, hygrometers, or cleaning kits.
Cigarette Cases: For portable storage specifically for cigarettes.
Cigar Cases: For portable protective carriers intended for transport rather than long-term storage.
Cigarette Holders: For smoking implements.

Feed Implementation

To assign this category in your feed, use the numeric ID 6878 or the full path Home & Garden > Smoking Accessories > Humidors. While optional, providing this value helps prevent automated misclassification by Google’s algorithms, ensuring your product attributes align with current search requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Is it mandatory to include the google_product_category attribute?: It is optional, but highly recommended to provide it manually. If you omit it, Google will attempt to categorize the item automatically, which can lead to inaccuracies.
Can I use the product_type attribute instead of this category?: No, product_type is for your internal organization and does not replace the mandatory or optional google_product_category requirement.
Should I use the ID or the full path in my feed?: Both are acceptable. Using the numeric ID 6878 is generally preferred as it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

This category in other languages

ru: Дом и сад > Курительные принадлежности > Хьюмидоры
uk: Дім та сад > Курильне приладдя > Х'юмідори