eBay Required Item Specifics for Foundation
For a new or revised listing in Foundation (eBay category 177666), complete every field that eBay marks Required. Where eBay publishes a fixed selection set, the accepted values are listed below. Recommended specifics are not mandatory, but eBay uses applicable details for search matching and buyer filters.
Foundation taxonomy snapshot
- eBay category
- 177666
- Required fields
- 2
- Recommended fields
- 11
- Fields with value lists
- 1
For Foundation, collect Brand and Type before opening the listing form. Then check recommended fields such as Formulation, Shade, Coverage, and Effect when they apply to the item.
Required (2) — complete for a new or revised listing
- BrandCopy the exact identifier from the item, label, packaging, or manufacturer record. Provide the exact Brand for this Foundation item when the listing form requires it.
- TypeEnter a value you can verify from the item, its packaging, photos, or a reliable catalog record. Use an exact Type when known. eBay publishes examples such as Foundation, Mineral Foundation, Tinted.Accepted values include: Foundation, Mineral Foundation, Tinted, Tinted Moisturizer
Recommended (11) — better search visibility
Formulation · Shade · Coverage · Effect · Size · Features · Active Ingredients · Volume · MPN · Period After Opening (PAO) · Product Line
Source: eBay’s official US category taxonomy, retrieved 2026-06-18. Review eBay’s item-specifics guidance and the Taxonomy API method. Requirements can change, so confirm the live listing form before publishing.
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Foundation item specifics FAQ
What item specifics does eBay require for Foundation?
The current taxonomy snapshot marks Brand and Type as required for Foundation. A missing required field can block a new listing or revision; confirm the live form because requirements can change after this snapshot.
Does eBay publish accepted values for these fields?
Where eBay publishes usable taxonomy values, this page shows them under the required field. Closed lists use “eBay accepts only”; open lists use “accepted values include” so sellers can tell the difference.
Are recommended specifics required?
No. Recommended specifics are not mandatory, but they help eBay understand the item and can improve search matching, filters, and buyer confidence.
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