Should I use the ID 714 or the full path in my feed?

You can use either. The numeric ID 714 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Is it mandatory to use the google_product_category attribute?

It is optional. However, if you omit it, Google will assign a category automatically, which may be less accurate than your own classification.

Can I use product_type instead of google_product_category?

No. product_type is a free-form field for your internal use, whereas google_product_category is required for Google's specific taxonomy structure.

Google product category

Wind Chimes

Category ID714

Full path for the feedHome & Garden > Decor > Wind Chimes

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Woodstock Chimes Bells of Paradise Wind Chime
Woodstock Chimes Chimes of Earth
Woodstock Windsinger Chimes of Apollo
Woodstock Chimes Chimes of Comfort
Woodstock Chimes Capiz Waterfall Chime
Woodstock Chimes Crystal Meditation Chime
Habitats Green Butterfly Chime
Woodstock Chimes Chimes of Pluto
Woodstock Gregorian Chimes Alto
Woodstock Chakra Chime
Coastal Style Handcrafted Turquoise Capiz Shells Wind Chime
Encore Wind Chimes Mars
Heroic Windbell Wind Chime
Corinthian Bells by Wind River Windchime
Woodstock Chimes Amazing Grace Tone Wind Chime

Understanding Wind Chimes Category 714

The Wind Chimes category, identified by the numeric ID 714, belongs to the Home & Garden > Decor hierarchy. Use this category to classify decorative outdoor or indoor acoustic hanging ornaments designed to create sound when moved by the wind.

This category is specifically for items like:

Metal-tuned tubular wind chimes
Capiz shell or glass-based hanging chimes
Meditation-focused sound chimes
Chakra-themed hanging bells
Decorative handcrafted wind-activated ornaments

These examples from the US market are strictly classified here because they function primarily as hanging sound-producing decor. Ensure your feed uses this path if the primary purpose of the item is wind-activated melodic display.

Products that do not belong here include general lawn ornaments, garden sculptures, or items like bird feeders, which have their own designated taxonomy. Similarly, if your product is a flag or windsock, it belongs in Flags & Windsocks, while Decorative Bells that lack wind-activated hanging parts should be categorized under Decorative Bells instead. Do not use this category for static decor items like garden stones or sundials, as they are not wind-activated acoustic instruments.

This category has no subcategories, so 714 is the most specific level available for these products. To include this in your feed, use either the ID 714 or the full string Home & Garden > Decor > Wind Chimes. The attribute is optional, but providing it manually ensures Google categorizes your inventory correctly, as automated assignments may be imprecise. Note that product_type remains a separate, free-form field for your internal organization.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID 714 or the full path in my feed?: You can use either. The numeric ID 714 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Is it mandatory to use the google_product_category attribute?: It is optional. However, if you omit it, Google will assign a category automatically, which may be less accurate than your own classification.
Can I use product_type instead of google_product_category?: No. product_type is a free-form field for your internal use, whereas google_product_category is required for Google's specific taxonomy structure.

This category in other languages

ru: Дом и сад > Декоративные элементы > Ветряные колокольчики
uk: Дім та сад > Декоративні елементи > Вітряні дзвіночки