Grades
U.S. Extra Fancy.
U.S. Fancy.
U.S. No. 1.
U.S. Utility.
Combination Grades.
(1) Combination U.S. Extra Fancy and U.S. Fancy;
(2) Combination U.S. Fancy and U.S. No. 1; and
(3) Combination U.S. No. 1 and U.S. Utility.
Tolerances
10% total, including 5% serious damage, including 1% decay
Good Delivery Guidelines:
15% total, including 8% serious damage, including 3% decay
Common Defects:
Injury by bruising: Bruises which are not slight and incident to proper handling and packing, and which are greater than:
(1) 1/8 inch in depth;
(2) 5/8 inch in diameter;
Damage by bruising: Bruises which are not slight and incident to proper handling and packing, and which are greater than:
(1) 3/16 inch in depth;
(2) 7/8 inch in diameter;
Serious damage by bruising: Bruises which are not slight and incident to proper handling and packing, and which are greater than:
(1) 3/8 inch in depth;
(2) 1 1/8 inches in diameter;
Injury by brown surface discoloration when caused by delayed sunburn, surface scald, or any other means and affects an area greater than 1/4 inch in diameter.
Damage by brown surface discoloration when caused by delayed sunburn, surface scald, or any other means and affects an area greater than 1/2 inch in diameter.
Serious damage by brown surface discoloration when caused by delayed sunburn, surface scald, or any other means and affects an area greater than 3/4 inch in diameter.