Paper Products Overview
The Paper Products category, identified by ID 956, is a classification within the Google Product Taxonomy found under Office Supplies > General Office Supplies > Paper Products. This category is designed for various paper-based items used for printing, writing, and administrative organization tasks.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is intended for general printing and copying materials. Based on examples from the US market, this includes items such as white and colored copy paper, premium multipurpose printer paper, and specialized antique-style stationery for printing. These products are primarily functional supplies for home and office document production.
What Does Not Belong Here
Items meant for office organization or physical fastening do not belong here. Specifically, avoid placing office tape, paper clips, clamps, erasers, rubber bands, staples, tacks, pushpins, labels, tags, correction fluids, or laminating materials in this category. These items have their own designated categories within the General Office Supplies group.
Choosing Subcategories
If your items are more specific, select a subcategory instead of the general Paper Products group. Use subcategories like Notebooks & Notepads, Envelopes, Sticky Notes, or Business Forms & Receipts to ensure your inventory is categorized with maximum precision.
Feed Implementation
To classify items, use the value 956 or the full path: Office Supplies > General Office Supplies > Paper Products. While the attribute is optional, providing it prevents Google from miscategorizing your items. Remember that this field is separate from your internal product_type attribute.