condition
Whether the product is new, refurbished, or used. Required across all major shopping channels — without it, channels default to 'new' which is fine for most catalogues but breaks reseller catalogues where mixed conditions exist.
Also known as: item_condition , product_condition
Channel support
| Channel | Status | Field name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Merchant Center | Required | condition | — Docs → |
| Meta Commerce Manager | Required | condition | — |
| TikTok Shop | Recommended | condition | — |
| Pinterest Catalog | Recommended | condition | — |
| Amazon | Required | condition_type | — |
| Bing Merchant Center | Required | condition | — |
Why it matters
Channels treat condition as a primary filter — users searching Shopping can filter by condition, and the algorithm shows new vs used products in different competitive sets. Misrepresenting condition (used products marked new) is also a policy violation that triggers account-level suspensions.
Condition is one of the few fields users actively filter on in Shopping interfaces — they want new, or they want refurbished/used. Items without condition default to "new" but lose the ability to win refurbished/used filtered searches, which are higher-intent and lower-competition than the broader "new" category.
The strategic case for refurbished/used listings: lower competition, often higher margins (refurbished electronics especially), and a buyer who's already done the research. The catch is that many categories restrict non-new conditions — Google bans used food and supplements outright, Amazon gates refurbished electronics behind specific authorisation programmes. Always check category-specific rules before listing non-new condition.
The mixed-condition case is where feeds get sloppy. Resellers stocking both new and refurbished versions of the same product need separate item_group_ids — Google won't accept mixed conditions under one group. The fix is to model new and refurbished as distinct products even when they're the same SKU underneath, because that's how channels treat them.
Format rules
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One of: 'new', 'refurbished', 'used'
Applies to: Google Merchant Center, Meta Commerce Manager, Pinterest Catalog, Bing Merchant Center
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Lowercase only
Applies to: Google Merchant Center, Meta Commerce Manager, TikTok Shop, Pinterest Catalog, Bing Merchant Center
Valid examples
new Default for most retail
refurbished Restored to working condition by manufacturer or certified third party
used Pre-owned, sold as-is
Common mistakes
open box Not a recognised value — use 'refurbished' or 'used'
like new Not accepted — pick 'refurbished' or 'used'
Related fields
brand The brand or manufacturer name. Required across almost every shopping channel. For own-brand products use your store name; for resold products use the original manufacturer's brand.
Read moregtin The Global Trade Item Number — the standardised manufacturer-assigned barcode that uniquely identifies a product across retailers. UPC (12 digits), EAN (13), ISBN (10 or 13), and JAN (8 or 13) are all GTIN variants.
Read moreCommon issues involving this field
FAQ
What about 'open-box' or 'B-stock' items?
Map to 'refurbished' if the product was inspected and repackaged, or 'used' if sold as-is. There's no 'open box' category in the official enum — pick the closest match.
Can I mix conditions under one item_group_id?
No. All variants under one item_group_id must share the same condition. New and refurbished versions of the same product need separate item_group_ids.
Last reviewed: 26 May 2026
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