Google product category

Writing & Drawing Instrument Accessories

Category ID4470
Full path for the feedOffice Supplies > Office Instruments > Writing & Drawing Instrument Accessories

All deeper subcategories

  • Marker & Highlighter Ink Refills· 27117
    • Highlighter Refills543667
    • Marker Refills543666
  • Pen Ink & Refills4471
  • Pencil Lead & Refills4472

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

  • Monteverde Usa Flush Fountain Pen Cleaner
    Monteverde Usa Flush Fountain Pen Cleaner
  • J. Herbin Wooden Ink Blotter
    J. Herbin Wooden Ink Blotter
  • Platinum Converter
    Platinum Converter
  • Schmidt Steel Nib Unit
    Schmidt Steel Nib Unit
  • J Herbin Ink Blotter Refill Sheets
    J Herbin Ink Blotter Refill Sheets
  • Lamy Converter
    Lamy Converter
  • Noodler's Konrad Rollerball Replacement Tip
    Noodler's Konrad Rollerball Replacement Tip
  • German Schmidt Fountain Pen Nibs Steel Tip Replacement
    German Schmidt Fountain Pen Nibs Steel Tip Replacement

Understanding Category 4470

The Writing & Drawing Instrument Accessories category, identified by the numeric ID 4470, covers specialized components and maintenance tools for pens, markers, and drawing tools. It sits at level 3 within the Office Supplies hierarchy, specifically under Office Instruments.

What Belongs Here

This category includes items used to maintain, refill, or enhance the performance of writing tools. Based on examples from the US market, this includes fountain pen converters, replacement nib units, steel tips for rollerball pens, and wooden ink blotters or blotting sheets. These components serve as essential functional additions or repair parts for users of high-quality writing implements.

What Belongs Elsewhere

Do not place actual writing tools here; pens and pencils belong in Writing & Drawing Instruments. If your product is a pencil sharpener, clipboard, stapler, tape dispenser, or letter opener, categorize it in those specific neighbouring categories under Office Instruments. Office Rubber Stamps and Call Bells also have their own dedicated sections within the office hierarchy.

When to Use Subcategories

If your product specifically involves consumable fluids for writing or drawing, select the relevant subcategory: Pen Ink & Refills, Pencil Lead & Refills, or Marker & Highlighter Ink Refills instead of the parent category.

Feed Implementation

To assign this category in your feed, use the numeric ID 4470 or the full path: Office Supplies > Office Instruments > Writing & Drawing Instrument Accessories. Remember that while this attribute is optional, providing it improves classification accuracy over Google's automated systems.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path for the google_product_category attribute?
You can use either one. The numeric ID is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Does this category require me to provide specific attributes like size or color?
No, size and color requirements are generally specific to the Apparel & Accessories category. You should focus on providing accurate titles and IDs.
Can I use product_type to categorize these items instead?
The product_type attribute is for your internal classification and does not replace the google_product_category, which Google uses to understand your products.

This category in other languages

ru
Канцелярские товары > Офисные принадлежности > Аксессуары для письменных принадлежностей
uk
Канцелярські товари > Офісне приладдя > Аксесуари для письмового приладдя