“U.S. No. 3” consists of oranges which meet the following requirements:
Basic requirements:
Mature;
Misshapen;
Poorly colored;
Rough texture, not seriously lumpy;
Similar varietal characteristics; and
Slightly spongy.
Free from:
Decay;
Unhealed skin breaks; and
Wormy fruit.
Free from very serious damage caused by:
Ammoniation;
Bruises;
Buckskin;
Caked melanose;
Creasing;
Disease;
Dryness or mushy condition;
Hail;
Insects;
Riciness or woodiness;
Scab;
Scale;
Scars;
Skin breakdown;
Split navels;
Sprayburn;
Sunburn; and
Other means.
For tolerances see § 51.1151.
Internal quality: Lots meeting the internal requirements for “U.S. Grade AA Juice (Double A)” or “U.S. Grade A Juice” may be so specified in connection with the grade. (See §§ 51.1176-51.1179.)