§ 51.2335 - Grades.

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“U.S. Fancy” consists of kiwifruit which meet the following requirements:

Basic Requirements:

Similar varietal characteristics;

Mature;

Not soft, overripe, or shriveled;

Carefully packed;

Clean; and,

Well formed.

Free From:

Worm holes;

Broken skins which are not healed;

Sunscald;

Freezing injury;

Internal breakdown; and,

Decay.

Free From Injury By:

Bruises;

Leaf or limbrubs;

Discoloration;

Hail;

Growth cracks;

Scab;

Scars;

Heat, sprayburn, or sunburn;

Scale;

Insects;

Other diseases; and,

Mechanical or other means.

Tolerances. (See § 51.2336)

“U.S. No. 1” consists of kiwifruit which meet the following requirements:

Basic Requirements:

Similar varietal characteristics;

Mature;

Not soft, overripe, or shriveled;

Carefully packed;

Clean; and,

Fairly well formed.

Free From:

Worm holes;

Broken skins which are not healed;

Sunscald;

Freezing injury;

Internal breakdown; and,

Decay.

Free From Damage By:

Bruises;

Leaf or limbrubs;

Discoloration;

Hail;

Growth cracks;

Scab;

Scars;

Heat, sprayburn, or sunburn;

Scale;

Insects;

Other diseases; and,

Mechanical or other means.

Tolerances. (See § 51.2336):

“U.S. No. 2” consists of kiwifruit which meet the following requirements:

Basic Requirements:

Similar varietal characteristics;

Mature;

Not soft, overripe, or shriveled;

Carefully packed;

Fairly clean; and,

Not badly misshapen.

Free From:

Worm holes;

Broken skins which are not healed;

Sunscald;

Freezing injury;

Internal breakdown; and,

Decay.

Free From Serious Damage By:

Bruises;

Leaf or limbrubs;

Discoloration;

Hail;

Growth cracks;

Scab;

Scars;

Heat, sprayburn, or sunburn;

Scale;

Insects;

Other diseases; and,

Mechanical or other means.

Tolerances. (See § 51.2336)