Should I use the ID or the text path for the google_product_category?

You can use either. The numeric ID is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Is it mandatory to provide the google_product_category attribute?

No, it is optional. However, if you omit it, Google will attempt to categorize the item automatically, which often results in lower accuracy.

Can I use product_type instead of google_product_category?

No. product_type is a free-form attribute for your internal organization and does not replace the mandatory or recommended google_product_category classification.

Google product category

Road & Traffic Signs

Category ID5895

Full path for the feedBusiness & Industrial > Signage > Road & Traffic Signs

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Interstate SignWays Turn Arrow
Reflective Vinyl Roll-Up Sign
Pedestrian Crossing Traffic Sign
School Bus Stop Ahead School Sign
Lyle Road Work Road Sign
Traffic Cone Sign
Street Signs
NMC Do Not Enter Sign
Aluminum Warning Sign Road Closed To Thru Traffic
Lyle YIELD Traffic Sign
In-Street Pedestrian Crosswalk Sign
Speed Limit Sign
Minimum Speed Limit Sign
Stop Signs
Slow Pedestrian Crossing Sign

Road & Traffic Signs Category Overview

The Road & Traffic Signs category, identified by ID 5895, falls under Business & Industrial > Signage. This category is specifically designed for standardized signage used to direct, warn, or regulate vehicular and pedestrian traffic on public or private roadways.

What Belongs in This Category

This category is intended for products that serve a clear regulatory or traffic management function. Examples from the US market include:

Standard stop signs and yield signs.
Speed limit and minimum speed limit markers.
Pedestrian crossing and school zone warning signs.
Road work and temporary roll-up construction signage.
Street name signs and traffic-directing arrow markers.

What Does Not Belong Here

Items not intended for traffic control should be placed elsewhere. If your product is a Safety & Warning Sign for workplace hazards, place it there instead. Emergency & Exit Signs are specifically for building evacuation and safety compliance. Parking Signs & Permits should be categorized under their dedicated section, as should facility identification signs. Decorative or retail-oriented signs should be directed to Retail & Sale Signs or Sidewalk & Yard Signs. Do not use this category for general workplace notices, digital display boards, or security-focused signage.

Categorization Requirements

This category is the most specific level available in the taxonomy. For your Google Merchant Center feed, you may use either the ID 5895 or the full path: Business & Industrial > Signage > Road & Traffic Signs. Including this attribute helps Google correctly index your products, as the optional automatic assignment may often prove inaccurate or overly broad.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the text path for the google_product_category?: You can use either. The numeric ID is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Is it mandatory to provide the google_product_category attribute?: No, it is optional. However, if you omit it, Google will attempt to categorize the item automatically, which often results in lower accuracy.
Can I use product_type instead of google_product_category?: No. product_type is a free-form attribute for your internal organization and does not replace the mandatory or recommended google_product_category classification.

This category in other languages

ru: Бизнес и промышленность > Знаки и обозначения > Дорожные знаки и указатели
uk: Бізнес та промисловість > Знаки та позначення > Дорожні знаки та покажчики