# Importing attributes

{% hint style="warning" %}
Product attributes are generally available for advanced parsers only.
{% endhint %}

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By default, all attributes are added as **local attributes** and will display as the product specs list.

You may need to add some **global attributes**. To do so, go to `Products > Attributes` and create the desired global attributes before importing products.

{% hint style="info" %}
Global attributes are taxonomies, so don't create too many of them because they can significantly slow down your website.
{% endhint %}

Archive pages are available for global attributes. To filter products, you can also use WooCommerce widgets or plugins.

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