Grades
U.S. Fancy.
U.S. No. 1 Bright.
U.S. No. 1.
U.S. No. 1 Golden.
U.S. No. 1 Bronze.
U.S. No. 1 Russet.
U.S. No. 2 Bright.
U.S. No. 2.
U.S. No. 2 Russet.
U.S. No. 3.
Tolerances
For defects en route or at destination. 12% total, including10% for fruit having permanent defects; 7% for defects causing very serious damage, including 5%
for very serious damage by permanent defects and not more than 3% for decay or wormy fruit.
Good Delivery Guidelines:
15% total, including 8% very serious damage, including 5% decay
Common Defects:
Damage by:
(a) Dryness of Mushy Condition: Affecting more than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) at stem end, or the equivalent by volume, when occurring in other portions the fruit.
(b) Skin Breakdown: Aggregating more than a circle 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) in diameter.
Serious damage by:
(a) Dryness of Mushy Condition: Affecting more than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) at stem end, or the equivalent by volume, when occurring in other portions the fruit.
(b) Skin Breakdown: Aggregating more than a circle 1 inch (25.4 mm) in diameter.