Understanding Category 973: Moving & Shipping Boxes
The Moving & Shipping Boxes category, identified by ID 973, falls under the Office Supplies > Shipping Supplies taxonomy branch. This category is designated for containers specifically designed for transporting goods, storing items, or relocating household effects.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is intended for corrugated cardboard containers and specialized shipping vessels. Examples from the US market include:
- Standard moving boxes in various sizes, such as medium, extra-large, or multi-purpose containers.
- Specialized wardrobe boxes designed for hanging garments during transit.
- Corrugated boxes tailored for delicate items like electronics, mirrors, and pictures.
- Heavy-duty or recycled cardboard shipping containers used for general logistics.
What Does Not Belong Here
Items meant for protecting internal package contents, such as bubble wrap, foam peanuts, or packing paper, belong in the Packing Materials category. Similarly, any adhesive items used to seal containers, such as duct tape, clear packing tape, or paper tape, should be classified under Packing Tape. Ensure you correctly distinguish between the structural box itself and the materials used for securing or protecting the goods inside to maintain high feed quality and accurate performance reporting.
How to Use This in Your Feed
You may submit either the numeric ID 973 or the full path string Office Supplies > Shipping Supplies > Moving & Shipping Boxes to the google_product_category attribute. While this attribute is technically optional, providing the specific ID helps Google's automated systems correctly index your inventory. Remember that product_type is a separate field for your own internal structure and does not replace the required category taxonomy.