A system and method for classifying a print product description in a print shop vocabulary. Initially, a system of classification having a set of classifications, such as product classes, in a print shop vocabulary is provided in an automated system with classification rules for classifying the product description under a classification. Once the product description is determined, a facts collector in the automated system collects facts concerning classifying the print product. A rules-engine applies the classification rules to the collected facts to classify the product description under at least one classification in accordance with classification rules. The classification(s) under which the product description has been classified is/are then determined. The product description can be classified according to the determined classification(s) as required. A computer program product, when executed by the automated system, causes the automated system to perform the method of classifying the product description in the print shop vocabulary.