Should I use the ID or the full path for the category?

You can use either. The numeric ID 953 is often preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to errors during feed updates.

Is the google_product_category attribute mandatory?

It is optional, but strongly recommended. If you omit it, Google will attempt to assign a category automatically, which may be inaccurate.

Can I use my own category names instead of the Google taxonomy?

You can use your own custom categories in the product_type attribute, but google_product_category must strictly follow the official Google taxonomy values.

Google product category

Office Shredders

Category ID953

Full path for the feedOffice Supplies > Office Equipment > Office Shredders

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Insignia Crosscut Shredder
Pen+gear Auto Feed Micro-Cut Paper Shredder
Ativa Micro-Cut Shredder
Strip Cut Home Office Paper Shredder
Aurora Commercial Grade Auto Feed High Security Micro-Cut Paper Shredder
Fellowes Powershred Cross Cut Shredder
Royal Cross Cut Shredder
HP Shredder
GBC ShredMaster Super Cross-Cut Paper Shredder
Dahle PaperSAFE Paper Shredder
Fellowes Powershred Jam Proof Cross-Cut Shredder
Whitaker Brothers WBBM Shredmaker Cross Cut Paper Shredder
Formax OnSite AutoFeed Cross-Cut Commercial Shredder

Office Shredders Category Overview

The Office Shredders category, identified by ID 953, covers equipment specifically designed for the secure disposal of sensitive documents. Within the Google product taxonomy, it is situated under Office Supplies > Office Equipment, representing the most granular classification level for these devices.

Products Included

This category encompasses various paper-destroying machinery used in both home and business environments. Examples found in the US market include:

Cross-cut, micro-cut, and strip-cut personal paper shredders.
Commercial-grade high-security document shredding units.
Auto-feed shredders for high-volume office document disposal.
Jam-proof and heavy-duty industrial paper shredders.

If your device is engineered to reduce paper into smaller pieces to protect data privacy, it belongs here. Always prioritize the most specific category to ensure Google understands your product inventory.

Exclusions and Categorization

Do not place products that belong to neighbouring categories under ID 953. For example, if you sell Calculators, Electronic Dictionaries & Translators, Label Makers, Transcribers & Dictation Systems, Typewriters, Laminators, Postage Meters, Time & Attendance Clocks, or Calculator Accessories, use their respective taxonomy paths instead. This category is for shredding hardware only, not for general office supplies or unrelated electronics.

Feed Implementation

In your feed, use the attribute google_product_category. You may provide the ID 953 or the full path: Office Supplies > Office Equipment > Office Shredders. While this attribute is optional, providing it prevents Google from misclassifying your products automatically. Remember that product_type is a separate field for your internal organization and does not substitute for the required google_product_category taxonomy value.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path for the category?: You can use either. The numeric ID 953 is often preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to errors during feed updates.
Is the google_product_category attribute mandatory?: It is optional, but strongly recommended. If you omit it, Google will attempt to assign a category automatically, which may be inaccurate.
Can I use my own category names instead of the Google taxonomy?: You can use your own custom categories in the product_type attribute, but google_product_category must strictly follow the official Google taxonomy values.

This category in other languages

ru: Канцелярские товары > Офисное оборудование > Офисные шредеры
uk: Канцелярські товари > Офісне обладнання > Офісні шредери