Understanding the Address Books Category
The Address Books category is designated by ID 5997 and resides within the path Office Supplies > Filing & Organization > Address Books. This classification is essential for merchants selling physical contact management tools to ensure their inventory is correctly indexed by Google.
This category is intended for dedicated physical books used to record contact information such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers. Examples found in the US market include pocket-sized telephone books, spiral-bound contact logs, and decorative hardcover address books with alphabetical tabs. These products are specifically designed for the permanent storage and retrieval of personal or professional contact details.
Items that do not belong in this category include electronic organizers, digital devices, or organizational tools for other media. For instance, card files and business card books belong in their own dedicated categories within Filing & Organization. Similarly, desk organizers, planners, calendars, and recipe card boxes should be mapped to their respective neighboring categories, such as Calendars, Organizers & Planners or Recipe Card Boxes, rather than under address books.
Since this is the most specific level in the taxonomy, there are no subcategories to consider for these items.
To map your products, use the numeric ID 5997 or the full path Office Supplies > Filing & Organization > Address Books. While this attribute is optional, providing it improves categorization accuracy compared to Google's automated selection. Remember that this field is distinct from the free-form product_type attribute, and using the correct category helps Google determine relevant search signals for your specific office supply items.