Is it mandatory to use the Google Product Category attribute?

No, it is optional. However, providing it ensures your products are classified correctly, as Google's automatic assignment can sometimes be inaccurate.

Can I use product_type instead of google_product_category?

No. The product_type attribute is for your internal classification, while google_product_category is required for Google's specific taxonomy requirements.

Should I use the ID 625 or the full path?

You can use either. The numeric ID 625 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors during feed processing.

Google product category

Firewood & Fuel

Category ID625

Full path for the feedHome & Garden > Fireplace & Wood Stove Accessories > Firewood & Fuel

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

The Hardwood Pack Kiln Dried Firewood
Solo Stove FUEL Mini Oak Firewood
US Stove Compressed Log
Firewood Central Kiln-Dried Splits Smoking Wood
Sun Joe Box of Hickory Firewood logs
TimberTote Firewood
Pine Mountain Fire Logs
Duraflame Firelog
Lost Coast Firewood Chunks
Firewood Central Envi Hardwood Fuel Blocks
Wilson Birch Split Firewood Seasoned Natural Kiln Dried Fireplace
Ash & Ember Woodbourne SPLITS Boxed Kiln Dried Firewood
Sun Joe Smokin' Joe's Firewood Kiln Dried Juniper Firewood

Understanding Category 625: Firewood & Fuel

The Firewood & Fuel category, identified by the numeric ID 625, is a specific classification within the Home & Garden vertical of the Google Product Taxonomy. It is designated for fuel sources used for heating or aesthetic fires.

What Belongs in This Category

This category is intended for combustible materials used in fireplaces, stoves, and grills. Based on current US market examples, products here include:

Kiln-dried hardwood splits and premium firewood logs.
Compressed wood fuel blocks and manufactured fire logs.
Specialty smoking woods such as hickory or oak chunks.
Boxed or bagged firewood designed for immediate residential use.

These items are consumed during use and act as the primary fuel source for your fire, distinguishing them from hardware or structural accessories.

What Belongs Elsewhere

If your product serves a functional purpose related to the storage or management of a fire, it belongs in a neighbouring category rather than 625. Please categorize the following items accordingly:

Log Racks & Carriers: Physical structures for storing or transporting wood.
Fireplace Tools & Bellows: Handheld equipment used to maintain the fire or manage airflow.
Fireplace Screens & Reflectors: Safety or efficiency accessories installed around the hearth.
Grates & Andirons: Hardware that supports the wood inside the fireplace or stove.

Implementation in Your Feed

To assign this category, use the ID 625 or the full path: Home & Garden > Fireplace & Wood Stove Accessories > Firewood & Fuel. While optional, providing this category helps Google correctly categorize your items, as automatic assignment may be inaccurate.

Frequently asked questions

Is it mandatory to use the Google Product Category attribute?: No, it is optional. However, providing it ensures your products are classified correctly, as Google's automatic assignment can sometimes be inaccurate.
Can I use product_type instead of google_product_category?: No. The product_type attribute is for your internal classification, while google_product_category is required for Google's specific taxonomy requirements.
Should I use the ID 625 or the full path?: You can use either. The numeric ID 625 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors during feed processing.

This category in other languages

ru: Дом и сад > Принадлежности для каминов и дровяных печей > Дрова и топливо
uk: Дім та сад > Аксесуари для камінів та дров'яних печей > Дрова та паливо