Understanding Lighting Fixtures (ID 3006)
The Lighting Fixtures category, identified by ID 3006, belongs to the Home & Garden > Lighting hierarchy in the Google product taxonomy. It is the primary classification for indoor illumination hardware that is permanently or semi-permanently installed in a residential or commercial space.
What Belongs Here
This category is intended for hardwired or structural light installations. Examples from the US market include flush mount ceiling lights, recessed canless downlights, decorative chandeliers, modern pendant lights, wall-mounted bath bars, and various indoor wall-mounted fixtures. These items are designed to provide ambient, task, or accent lighting through direct architectural mounting rather than being portable plug-in devices.
What Does Not Belong Here
Do not include products that fall into neighboring categories such as Lamps (portable fixtures), Light Bulbs (replacement components), or Flood & Spot Lights. Items like Tiki Torches, Landscape Pathway Lighting, and In-Ground Lights belong in their respective outdoor or specialized categories. Furthermore, do not list Night Lights & Ambient Lighting or specialty items like Light Ropes & Strings here as they have distinct classifications.
When to Use a Subcategory
If your inventory is highly specific, prefer the subcategories Chandeliers, Ceiling Light Fixtures, Cabinet Light Fixtures, or Wall Light Fixtures to ensure maximum granularity.
Feed Implementation
You can map your products using either the numeric ID 3006 or the full path Home & Garden > Lighting > Lighting Fixtures. While this attribute is optional, providing it prevents Google from incorrectly auto-categorizing your items. Remember that product_type is an internal classification and does not replace this mandatory taxonomy requirement.