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

You can use either the numeric ID 706 or the full path string. The ID is generally preferred as it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Is it mandatory to provide a google_product_category for mailboxes?

No, it is optional. However, if you omit it, Google will automatically assign a category, which may be less accurate than the one you select yourself.

Where do I place a mailbox stand or a replacement mailbox flag?

These items should be categorized under the Mailbox Accessories category, as they are support components rather than the primary collection unit itself.

Google product category

Mailboxes

Category ID706

Full path for the feedHome & Garden > Decor > Mailboxes

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Postal Post Mount Mailbox
Gibraltar Elite Mailbox
Architectural Mailboxes Bellevue Post Mount Mailbox
Whitehall Superior Streetside Mailbox
Step2 MailMaster XL Mailbox
Special Lite Hummingbird Curbside Mailbox
adoorn Post Mount Mailbox
Architectural Mailboxes Newbury Plastic Mailbox Combo
ReliaBilt Metal Standard Mailbox
Simplay3 Classic Mailbox
Architectural Mailboxes Oasis Post Locking Mailbox
Architectural Mailboxes Gibraltar Townhouse Wall Mount Mailbox
The Aerobox Modern Curbside Mailbox
Windsor Wall Mount Mailbox
dVault Full Service Curbside Vault Mailbox

Mailboxes Category Overview

The Mailboxes category, identified by the ID 706, belongs to the Home & Garden > Decor hierarchy. This category is specifically designed for residential and commercial hardware used for the collection and storage of postal mail.

This category includes a wide variety of mailbox styles suitable for residential property use. Examples of items found in the US market include:

Post-mount mailboxes designed for curbside installation.
Wall-mount mailboxes meant to be secured to the exterior of a home.
Locking mailboxes for enhanced security and mail protection.
Large capacity curbside vaults for secure parcel and document delivery.
Combo units featuring integrated post and mailbox sets.

Do not include products that are categorized elsewhere in the Home & Garden taxonomy. For instance, do not use this category for individual mailbox accessories like flags, brackets, or decorative toppers, as those belong in Mailbox Accessories. Items such as mail slots used for doors should be assigned to Mail Slots. Decorative house numbers and letters used to identify a residence must be categorized under House Numbers & Letters instead. Ensure your products are not placed in adjacent decor categories like Address Signs or Decorative Plaques, which serve different aesthetic purposes.

There are no subcategories for this classification; 706 is the most specific level available in the Google Product Taxonomy.

You can populate the google_product_category attribute with either the ID 706 or the full path Home & Garden > Decor > Mailboxes. While this attribute is optional, providing it improves classification accuracy; always use the most specific category available for your item.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path for the google_product_category?: You can use either the numeric ID 706 or the full path string. The ID is generally preferred as it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Is it mandatory to provide a google_product_category for mailboxes?: No, it is optional. However, if you omit it, Google will automatically assign a category, which may be less accurate than the one you select yourself.
Where do I place a mailbox stand or a replacement mailbox flag?: These items should be categorized under the Mailbox Accessories category, as they are support components rather than the primary collection unit itself.

This category in other languages

ru: Дом и сад > Декоративные элементы > Почтовые ящики
uk: Дім та сад > Декоративні елементи > Поштові скриньки